Senior Materials Planner & Scheduler

Gkn Aerospace; Chihuahua; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

TE Connectivity in Juárez, Chihuahua, invites experienced SUPV III MATERIALS PLANNING candidates to lead the materials planning team. You will monitor production materials, coordinate procurement, inventory control, and quality through lean tools to meet production goals.

The role requires strong planning, analytics, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize demand, capacity, and service levels while sustaining continuous improvement in a onsite facility.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain Planning or related leadership roles.
• Proficient in SAP Production Planning (PP) module.
• Advanced English proficiency.
• Strong background in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Capacity Planning, MPS, Inventory Management, and Material Planning.
• Solid understanding of ERP/MRP systems and planning processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Power BI skills.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to balance customer expectations and business requirements.
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge (Scheduling Techniques, Pull Systems, Flow, Continuous Improvement) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer demand, sales forecasts, and historical usage to develop and execute production and material planning strategies.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align production plans with customer demand while optimizing cost, service, and inventory levels.
• Lead the production scheduling process, balancing demand, capacity, inventory targets, and business priorities.
• Monitor demand versus capacity and develop mitigation plans for capacity constraints, material shortages, and demand fluctuations.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Operations, and Customer Service to ensure on-time delivery and resolve supply chain constraints.
• Drive planning strategies that support business objectives, customer service goals, and operational performance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on planning effectiveness, forecast accuracy, inventory optimization, and schedule stability.
• Make data-driven decisions and lead problem-solving activities to address operational and customer challenges.
• Establish and monitor planning KPIs, performance expectations, and accountability standards.
• Develop recovery plans to minimize disruptions caused by shortages, capacity constraints, or customer escalations.

Skills

Advanced English

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Inventory planning

Tools

SAP PP

Excel

Power BI

Job description

TE Connectivity in Juárez, Chihuahua, invites experienced SUPV III MATERIALS PLANNING candidates to lead the materials planning team. You will monitor production materials, coordinate procurement, inventory control, and quality through lean tools to meet production goals.

The role requires strong planning, analytics, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize demand, capacity, and service levels while sustaining continuous improvement in a onsite facility.