Sr Planner 73772

ZF LIFETEC; Reynosa; On-site; MXN 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

ZF LIFETEC in Reynosa, MX is seeking a Sr Supply Chain Spec-Inventory to manage demand, forecast, production requirements and ensure materials are available. You will monitor inventory levels, aging, and supplier performance while collaborating with production, warehouse, engineering, purchasing and sales.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree, 5+ years in supplier sourcing or negotiations, strong Excel and SAP skills, and fluent English/Spanish.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with suppliers, including negotiating.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and SAP.
• Bilingual English/Spanish; strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Review demands, forecast, and production requirements.
• Ensure materials are available when needed.
• Monitor Inventory levels and avoid shortages or excess stock.
• Monitor raw material shipments to ensure receipt of material.
• Coordinate with local, domestic, and overseas suppliers.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT EVERY DAY?

Your journey to a meaningful career starts with ZF LIFETEC

Sr Supply Chain Spec-Inventory

Country/Region: MX

Location: Reynosa, TAM, MX, 88788

At ZF LIFETEC, we save lives through cutting-edge technology. With over 60 years of automotive safety innovation, we blend start-up agility with corporate stability to drive meaningful impact worldwide. Operating across 51 locations in 22 countries, our global presence amplifies our mission to make roads safer and save lives.

Join us in a supportive and dynamic environment committed to safety, innovation, and reliability. As a part of our international team, your contributions spark industry-leading innovations in automotive safety. Our inclusive and diverse working environment promotes creativity, career growth, and continuous development.

Req ID 73772 | VSS de Mexico Reynosa Plant, Mexico, TRW Vehicle Safety Systems de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V.

Your Tasks

• Review demands, forecast, and production requirements
• Ensure materials are available when needed
• Monitor Inventory levels and avoid shortages or excess stock
• Monitor raw material shipments to ensure receipt of material.
• Works with whatever allocation suppliers local, domestic, and overseas.
• Works with production, warehouse, engineering, purchasing, and sales.
• Create spots buys if is need it and delete if are not needed.
• Follow up with suppliers’ performance and resolve supply issues.
• Maintain appropriate inventory and aging and excess/ obsolete material.
• Expedite material.
• Follow up suppliers on time Delivery, material shortages, premium freight.
• Knowledge in engineering changes and new launches.
• Follow up deviations
• Basic knowledge of drawings.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience within suppliers, including experience negotiating
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and SAP.
• High level of independent judgment & High Ethical Standards
• Prior experience with sourcing processes/decision making.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, and analytical and leadership skills
• Bilingual English Spanish

Why ZF LIFETEC?

• Innovative Impact: Shape the future of safety with life-saving technology that truly matters.
• Dynamic Workplace: Thrive in an agile, collaborative environment where every idea counts.
• Culture of Excellence: Be part of a team with over 60 years of high standards and groundbreaking achievements.
• Growth & Empowerment: Advance your career with strong support for personal and professional development.

Diversity & Inclusion

At ZF LIFETEC, we are committed to building a culture where inclusiveness thrives and diversity is valued. We welcome unique perspectives and actively work to remove barriers, empowering all employees to reach their full potential. Guided by this vision, we innovate and create life-saving technology that makes a real impact on automotive safety.