Planner

Smiths Interconnect; Tijuana; On-site; MXN 260,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Koch Companies is seeking an Inventory/Materials Planner to analyze raw material lists, coordinate deliveries, and ensure procurement aligns with production forecasts. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, adherence to SOPs, and process improvement in a high-volume environment.

Candidates should have a professional degree in Industrial Engineering or Administration, 3–5 years in inventory control and MRP II, and strong English communication skills.

Qualifications

• Requires analytical skills and ability to develop procedures.
• Professional degree in Industrial Engineering or Administration, or a Materials Management certificate.
• 3–5 years in inventory control systems and MRP II systems.
• Excellent use of Microsoft Office.
• Strong teamwork, customer service, and conflict resolution skills.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes lists of raw materials, purchased parts and equipment.
• Schedules deliveries based on forecasts and production needs.
• Reviews material lists for compliance with SOPs.
• Prepares requisitions to purchasing for raw materials and parts.
• Expedites purchases affected by production changes.
• Maintains SOPs of the organization.

Skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Conflict resolution

MS Office

English proficiency

Time management

Education

Industrial Engineering

Administration

Materials Management certificate

Tools

Glovia

Intelex

Job description

Analyzes Lists of Raw Materials, purchased parts and equipment needed in the manufacture of industrial or consumer products.

What You Will Do

• Analyzes Lists of Raw Materials, purchased parts and equipment needed in the manufacture of industrial or consumer products.
• Requires analytical skills to develop appropriate procedures and can use the computer at the programming level.
• Schedules deliveries based on Production Forecasts, Market Conditions, Material Substitutions, Production Line as well as Storage and Handling Capacities.
• Reviews material lists for Compliance to the Company’s Standard Practices regarding parts and materials used.
• Prepares or authorizes timely requisitions to the purchasing department for Raw Materials and Parts.
• Expedites Purchases that are delayed or in Response to Changes in the Production Plan.
• Maintains the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) of the Organization.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• English Level 80-90% Advanced (Reading and Writing that allow fluid Presentations and/or Participation in Negotiation Processes).
• Professional Degree (Industrial Engineering, Administration, etc) or a Certificate Program in Materials Management.
• 3 to 5 Years in Inventory Control Systems and MRP II Systems.
• Excellent use of Office (Word, Excel, etc).
• Teamwork, Excellent customer service, Management and Conflict Resolution.
• Knowledge of Glovia or/ and Intelex system.
• and time management skills.
• Fluency in English.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of production planning and scheduling systems
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Our Team

You will be part of a production team focused on operational excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement, working closely with cross-functional partners to deliver high-quality results.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Who We Are

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.