Senior Material Planner: Lead Mrp & Inventory Excellence

Milwaukee Tool; Torreón; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool in Torreón, Coahuila is seeking a Senior Material Planner to lead material planning, optimize inventory strategies, and drive operational excellence through data-driven decision making.

You will manage the end-to-end MRP process, forecast demand, collaborate with Purchasing and Suppliers, and mentor junior planners to strengthen the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Admin or related field
• 1–3 years of material planning, inventory management, supply chain or logistics experience
• Advanced English proficiency
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Knowledge of MRP (Material Requirements Planning)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end MRP process with accurate master data and system parameters
• Analyze demand, consumption trends and forecasts to optimize inventory policies
• Manage critical materials through risk analysis and proactive planning
• Monitor and improve supply chain KPIs including inventory turns and supplier performance
• Collaborate with Purchasing and Suppliers to meet production requirements
• Drive continuous optimization of inventory, MRP automation, and supply chain efficiency
• Mentor Material Planners on best practices in planning and inventory management
• Collaborate across teams to improve material flow and operational performance

Skills

Advanced English

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

The Material Planner is responsible for ensuring the timely availability of materials and components required to support production operations. This position coordinates material planning, inventory control, supplier follow-up, and demand requirements to ensure production continuity while optimizing inventory levels and supply chain efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan material requirements based on production demand.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure material availability.
• Coordinate with suppliers to maintain on-time delivery performance.
• Analyze demand trends and forecast material needs.
• Identify and mitigate material shortages and supply risks.
• Support inventory optimization initiatives.
• Maintain accurate planning parameters in ERP/MRP systems.
• Collaborate with Production, Purchasing, Warehouse, and Supplier teams to ensure uninterrupted operations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in material planning, inventory management, supply chain, or logistics.
• Advanced English proficiency.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of MRP (Material Requirements Planning).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of inventory control and demand planning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with ERP systems.

Senior Material Planner

Torreón, Coahuila | Milwaukee Tool

Are you passionate about turning data into strategic decisions and ensuring material availability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We are looking for a Senior Material Planner to lead material planning activities, optimize inventory strategies, and drive operational excellence through analytical decision-making and cross-functional collaboration.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the end-to-end MRP process, ensuring accurate master data, proper system parameters, and effective daily execution.
• Analyze demand, consumption trends, and forecasts to optimize inventory policies and material availability.
• Manage critical materials through risk analysis and proactive supply planning.
• Monitor and improve key Supply Chain KPIs, including material availability, inventory turns, excess and obsolete inventory, supplier performance, and MRP accuracy.
• Collaborate closely with Purchasing and Suppliers to support production requirements and expedite critical materials when necessary.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory optimization, MRP automation, and supply chain efficiency.
• Act as a technical mentor and subject matter expert for Material Planners, promoting best practices in planning and inventory management.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Material Planning, Inventory Management, or Supply Chain.
• Advanced English communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Experience with forecasting, demand planning, inventory policies, and supply chain analytics.
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, Power Query, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• APICS CPIM Certification
• DDMRP Certification
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt

Job description

This position is responsible for leading the master scheduling, materials planning, customs & logistics and warehouse teams as well as driving improvements in planning and operational processes; analyze forecasts and inventory changes; provide accurate and timely information to ensure customer requirements are met and production resources are properly optimized.

Job description

• Lead and oversee end-to-end supply chain operations, including demand & production control, materials planning, warehousing & inventory, and customs & logistics.
• Define and drive the overall strategy to ensure alignment with business growth, customer demand, and operational capabilities.
• Establish and lead S&OP / demand planning alignment to balance customer demand, production capacity, and supplier capabilities.
• Provide strategic leadership, coaching, and talent development to build a high-performing supply chain organization.
• Partner with senior leadership to identify risks, remove obstacles, and implement scalable solutions.
• Support the optimization of master scheduling, materials planning, logistics, and warehouse performance to ensure service, cost, and inventory targets are met.
• Drive risk management and contingency planning to protect production schedules and customer commitments.
• Oversee the use of ERP systems to enable accurate forecasting, inventory optimization, and supply chain visibility.
• Lead inventory strategy, including reduction of slow-moving and obsolete inventory and improvement of working capital performance.
• Establish and monitor KPIs, governance, and performance metrics across all supply chain functions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across planning, logistics, and inventory processes (Lean, CI mindset).
• Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, procurement, and other teams involved to improve material flow