Strategic Materials Planner | MRP & ERP Expert

Knorr-Bremse; Ciudad Acuña; On-site; MXN 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation & Holiday Paid Time Off

Vacation Premium

Major medical expenses

Christmas Bonus

Life insurance

Educational assistance program

Wellness program

Saving Fund

Pantry Vouchers

Personal Days Paid

Permits paid for: Marriage or Death of

Job summary

KB Rail Mexico is seeking a Materials Planner to expedite or de-expedite direct material, adjust supplier schedules, and ensure on-time delivery with optimal inventory. You will monitor supplier performance, backlog, and escalate issues threatening production lines.

Responsibilities include coordinating PPAP dates, managing material master data, and maintaining target stock levels while controlling inbound costs and vendor relations across Asia/Europe.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in MRP and ERP systems.
• Procurement exposure to stampings, aluminum die casting, plastic injection, grey iron, fasteners.
• SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and order needed material quantities within delivery dates.
• Ensure good receipts according to requested delivery dates.
• Enforce purchasing agreement dates with suppliers.
• Optimize truck load for inbound deliveries.
• Manage PPAP dates with suppliers and coordinate with purchasing, engineering, and quality.
• Check order confirmations for price and delivery; address discrepancies with purchasing.
• Notify suppliers of drawings or product spec changes and ensure understanding.
• Manage returns to suppliers and debit notes on time.
• Maintain the material master per MRP fields.
• Ensure inventory targets are met and monitor levels.
• Expedite material to avoid production disruptions; control inbound premium costs.
• Escalate backlog issues to avoid production shutdowns.
• Authority to stop production if quality issues arise.
• Support PSA activities and related procedures.

Skills

Solid analytical skills

Proficient in MS Excel

Sense of urgency

Education

Bachelor's degree

APICS certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

KB Rail Mexico is seeking a Materials Planner to expedite or de-expedite direct material, adjust supplier schedules, and ensure on-time delivery with optimal inventory. You will monitor supplier performance, backlog, and escalate issues threatening production lines.

Responsibilities include coordinating PPAP dates, managing material master data, and maintaining target stock levels while controlling inbound costs and vendor relations across Asia/Europe.