On-Site Materials Planner — Drive On-Time Delivery

Knorr-Bremse AG; Ciudad Acuña; On-site; MXN 280,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Medical coverage

Education assistance

Job summary

Knorr-Bremse AG—KB Rail Mexico is seeking a Materials Planner for on-site work in Acuna, Coahuila. You will expedite/de-expedite direct material, adjust supplier schedules to meet demand plans, and ensure no excess or shortage of material.

The role requires coordinating with purchasing, engineering, and quality teams to keep production running smoothly. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of MRP/ERP experience, SAP experience preferred, and strong analytical and negotiation skills in both English

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or APICS certification required.
• Experience with MRP/ERP and supplier coordination.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills in English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Plan and order needed material quantities within delivery dates.
• Ensure good receipts align with delivery dates.
• Enforce purchasing agreement dates with suppliers.
• Optimize inbound truck loads for deliveries.
• Coordinate PPAP dates with suppliers with cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate on vendor-related projects and communicate changes to suppliers.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and backlog to avoid line shutdowns.
• Maintain the material master per MRP fields.

Skills

Analytical skills

MS Excel

Assertiveness

Sense of urgency

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree / APICS certification

Tools

SAP/ERP

MS Office

Job description

Knorr-Bremse AG—KB Rail Mexico is seeking a Materials Planner for on-site work in Acuna, Coahuila. You will expedite/de-expedite direct material, adjust supplier schedules to meet demand plans, and ensure no excess or shortage of material.

The role requires coordinating with purchasing, engineering, and quality teams to keep production running smoothly. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of MRP/ERP experience, SAP experience preferred, and strong analytical and negotiation skills in both English