Planner Buyer

Copeland LP; Reynosa; On-site; MXN 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Copeland LP is seeking a Planner/Buyer to ensure material readiness, optimize inventory, and sustain supply continuity for production schedules and customer demand. You will translate priorities into material plans, mitigate risks, and support cross-functional teams to keep operations running smoothly.

The role requires collaboration with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Logistics, and Procurement, plus strong analytical and Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, operations, engineering, or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of supply chain planning experience.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (Oracle, SAP, or equivalent).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and inventory management skills.
• Advanced Excel proficiency; Power BI experience preferred.
• APICS certification, Lean, Six Sigma, Kanban, or related continuous improvement methodologies are a plus.
• Fluent English, writing and speaking

Responsibilities

• Ensure material availability by analyzing demand, inventory levels, and planning parameters to support production schedules and customer priorities.
• Identify material shortages, supply risks, and constraints; develop recovery and mitigation plans.
• Maintain planning parameters including lead times, safety stock, reorder points, lot sizes, and planning policies and optimize inventory levels while reducing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and product transitions.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and data analysis to support planning decisions.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Logistics, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams to ensure production continuity.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to planning, inventory, and material flow.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Inventory management

Problem solving

Excel proficiency

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain/logistics/related field

Tools

Oracle ERP

SAP ERP

Power BI

Job description

About Us

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.

We are a sustainable company engaged to the values of Excellence, Innovation, Collaboration, Respect and Responsibility. We seek professionals who share our vision of creating sustainable solutions that improve lives and protect the planet, today and for future generations.

We are looking for your talent, join our team and start your journey today!

Planner/Buyer

Position Summary

The Planner is responsible for ensuring material readiness, inventory optimization, and supply continuity to support production schedules and customer demand. Working closely with the Master Scheduler, the Planner converts production priorities into material plans, proactively mitigates supply risks, and maintains planning accuracy to support uninterrupted operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure material availability by Analyze demand, inventory levels, and planning parameters to support production schedules and customer priorities.
• Identify material shortages, supply risks, and constraints; develop recovery and mitigation plans.
• Maintain planning parameters including lead times, safety stock, reorder points, lot sizes, and planning policies and optimize inventory levels while reducing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and product transitions.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and data analysis to support planning decisions.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Logistics, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams to ensure production continuity.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to planning, inventory, and material flow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Operations, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of supply chain planning experience.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (Oracle, SAP, or equivalent).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and inventory management skills.
• Advanced Excel proficiency; Power BI experience preferred.
• APICS certification, Lean, Six Sigma, Kanban, or related continuous improvement methodologies are a plus.
• Fluent English, writing and speaking

Core Competencies

• Material Planning & Inventory Management
• Supply Risk Management
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Inventory Optimization
• Business Acumen
• Communication & Collaboration
• Continuous Improvement
• Decision Making & Problem Solving

Our Commitment to Our People

Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.

Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.

Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or disability. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

No calls or agency requests please.