Planner Buyer

OmniOn Power Inc.; Matamoros; On-site; MXN 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

OmniOn Power Inc. in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, is seeking a Planner Buyer to ensure smooth flow of materials and optimize inventory for production schedules.

The role bridges procurement and planning, handling POs for raw materials and sub-assemblies, coordinating with suppliers, and supporting cross-functional teams to meet quality and delivery targets.

Strong English communication, ERP experience, and advanced Excel skills are required, with 3–5 years in purchasing or supply chain.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of Purchasing, Materials Planning, or Supply Chain experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in administration, engineering, or related field.
• Proficient English communication skills, written and verbal.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Experience with ERP systems and digital tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive problem-solving mindset with initiative.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with cross-functional and global teams.
• Self-motivated team player capable of working independently.
• Advanced PC skills, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Issue, manage, and track Purchase Orders for raw materials, electronics, and sub-assemblies.
• Negotiate delivery schedules, monitor supplier performance (OTIF), and resolve issues.
• Execute contingency plans and coordinate with alternative suppliers when primary chains are disrupted.
• Partner with Engineering on phase-in/phase-out of components for new products or ECOs.
• Coordinate with Quality and Receiving to ensure incoming materials meet specs and are stored efficiently.

Skills

Purchasing

Materials planning

Supply chain

English communication

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

ERP systems

Excel

PowerPoint

Prioritization

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in administration or engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We empower smarter business operations by connecting equipment, software, and services to protect, control and optimize assets within electrical infrastructures. The business provides customers, across various industries, with end-to-end product and service solutions ensuring the reliability and protection of their electrical infrastructure.We provide the latest industry insights and technology to develop solutions needed to meet customers evolving challenges, including innovative critical power solutions designed for high reliability and performance. Our culture is one of quality and operational excellence fueled and supported by talented people, tools and processes, and expertise.

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The Planner Buyer is responsible for ensuring the seamless flow of materials to support production schedules while optimizing inventory levels. This role bridges production planning and procurement, executing material requirements planning (MRP) for high-volume bills of materials (BOMs) and managing supplier relationships to prevent stockouts in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This position reports directly to the Planning & Fulfillment Manager and is based at our Matamoros, Tamaulipas facility.

Key Responsibilities

As Planner Buyer , you will:

Procurement & Supplier Management:

• Issue, manage, and track Purchase Orders (POs) for raw materials, electronics, and sub-assemblies.

• Negotiate delivery schedules, monitor supplier performance metrics (OTIF - On-Time In-Full), and resolve issues related to delayed shipments, quality discrepancies, or invoicing errors.

• Execute contingency plans and coordinate with alternative suppliers when primary supply chains are disrupted.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Partner with Engineering on the phase-in/phase-out (PIPO) of components for new product introductions or engineering change orders (ECOs).

• Coordinate with Quality and Receiving departments to ensure incoming materials meet specifications and are efficiently routed to the production floor or appropriate storage location.

ELIGIBILTY REQUIREMENTS: OmniOn Power will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in_Mexico_ for this opening. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Basic Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in Purchasing, Materials Planning, or Supply Chain roles.

• Bachelor’s degree in administration, engineering, or related field.

• Proficient English communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Strong analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.

• Experience working with ERP systems and proficiency in digital tools and technology.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.

• Proactive problem-solving mindset with strong initiative.

• Excellent communication and influencing skills when working with cross-functional and global teams.

• Self-motivated team player capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

• Advanced PC skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.