Senior Supply Planner

Gentherm; Apodaca; Presencial; MXN 558.000 - 781.200; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Gentherm is seeking a Senior Supply Planner in Apodaca, Nuevo León. This role focuses on managing procurement according to MRP demand and ensuring raw materials are available to meet production plans.

The ideal candidate will have a Professional Degree, 6 years of experience in a similar role, and experience in the automotive sector. Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills are necessary. Gentherm offers a dynamic workplace with opportunities for growth.

Formación

• 6 years’ experience in an equivalent role.
• Experience in the automotive industry.
• Experience dealing with suppliers.

Responsabilidades

• Execute procurement in accordance with MRP demand.
• Ensure raw materials inventories are at agreed targets.
• Participate in evaluation of suppliers.

Conocimientos

Bilingual English/Spanish

Strong communication skills

Strong teambuilding

SAP / ERP system knowledge

MRP/MPS knowledge

Advanced Excel Office skills

Educación

Professional Degree

Descripción del empleo

Your Career. Your Impact. Your Future. At Gentherm, we believe the next big breakthrough begins with you. As a global leader in thermal management and pneumatic comfort technologies, we develop advanced systems that deliver meaningful solutions to enhance health, wellness, comfort, and efficiency in everyday life. Our products and innovations are created for you, by you.

SENIOR SUPPLY PLANNER

IMPACT and OPPORTUNITY

The main function of Procurement Planner is to be executed in accordance with MRP demand and guarantee and ensure material is available with the right stock, right transport mode, right time to support production plans.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Execute procurement in accordance with MRP demand.
• Ensure raw materials inventories are at agreed targets.
• Escalate issues in a timely manner to the procurement manager.
• Address SAP daily alerts.
• Inform team members of potential and real shortages of raw materials in advance of incidents responsible for expediting coordination from supplier to production line.
• Assure weekly releases are successfully transmitted to suppliers.
• Ensure suppliers adhere to transportation routing instructions and premium costs are minimized.
• Follow and execute engineering changes, SOPs, and EOPs with master scheduler, Engineering and Quality Department.
• Communicate ramp up/down plan to suppliers and obtain delivery confirmations.
• Participate in evaluation of suppliers, assure potential contract, supplier capacity, and delivery problems are addressed before they impact Gentherm operations.
• Report monthly on new slow moving and obsolescence risks.
• Document and assure organization is informed monthly of high‑dollar impact obsolescence.
• Alert master scheduler of any error message on MRP that exists in the system.
• Confirm Import/Export department readiness for new materials; assure new product purchasing documents, SA’s, have been loaded in SAP.
• Attend monthly SIOPs, communicate supplier delivery and supply risks, and provide action plans to mitigate issues.
• Accountable for supplier delivery to 100% on time.
• Ensure suppliers are held accountable for costs of poor delivery.
• Motivate suppliers to recognize GTHM as a valuable customer, to understand GTHM needs and technical interfaces.
• Process PFA approvals in a timely manner and communicate charges to suppliers or customers as applicable.
• Drive necessary corrective actions to avoid recurring or chronic premium cost issues.
• Develop proposals to improve/streamline activities in respective areas.
• Focus continually on improving efficiency in procurement planning.
• Assure departmental goals and KPIs are being met.
• Drive continuous improvement activities for targets not met – PDCAs, 8Ds, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• Professional Degree, plus 6 years’ experience in equivalent role.
• Bilingual English/Spanish 100%
• Experience in the automotive industry
• Experience in dealing with suppliers
• SAP /ERP system knowledge
• MRP/MPS knowledge
• Office (advanced excel) knowledge.
• Strong communication skills
• Strong teambuilding

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean Manufacturing knowledge
• Quality Management System (IATF 16949)
• Environmental Management System (ISO 14001)
• Safety Management System (ISO 45001)

At Gentherm México, we offer more than a job — we offer a path to make a difference. With plants in Acuña, Celaya, and Monterrey, we’re strategically positioned in Mexico’s automotive industry and part of a global team shaping the future of mobility.

We value innovative, execution‑driven talent and offer a safe, inclusive, and growth‑focused workplace where you can develop cutting‑edge automotive technologies.

Gentherm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.