Supplier Order Management Planner

PHINIA Inc.; Juarez; On-site; MXN 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

PHINIA is seeking a Supplier Order Management Planner to ensure a seamless flow of materials for manufacturing operations. The role requires strong SAP expertise, an analytical mindset, and the ability to manage supplier relationships globally.

The candidate should have 3–5+ years in material planning or supplier order management in a fast-paced environment, with fluency in English and Spanish. This on-site position offers opportunities to optimize inventory, cash flow, and delivery performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in Material Planning, Production Control, or Supplier Order Management in a fast-paced manufacturing environment (Automotive preferred).
• Bilingual English & Spanish; must negotiate with international suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and release purchase orders for production materials.
• Analyze daily inventory availability to meet production schedules and optimize cash flow.
• Monitor supply chain to avoid downtime and reduce extra costs from premium freights.
• Collaborate with suppliers to anticipate bottlenecks and manage recovery plans.
• Participate in engineering change management to phase components with minimal exposure.
• Own and report OTIF, inventory targets, and transit costs.

Skills

Bilingual EN/ES

Analytical thinking

Data-driven

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Business

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

ABOUT US

PHINIA: Advancing sustainability today, powering a cleaner tomorrow.

PHINIA is a diversified industrial supplier and global leader in the development of fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket solutions, with a strong portfolio of trusted brands that includes DELPHI®, DELCO REMY®, and HARTRIDGE™. With over 100 years of manufacturing expertise and industry relationships, PHINIA has approximately 12,500 talented employees and over 40 locations in 20 countries and is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA. Read More

JOB PURPOSE

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Supplier Order Management Planner is a key strategic role responsible for ensuring an uninterrupted flow of materials to support manufacturing operations through flawless execution of the supplier ordering process. This position requires an autonomous, highly analytical professional with deep SAP expertise to balance inventory levels, optimize cash flow, and manage relationship metrics with global suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and release purchase orders for production materials, ensuring appropriate lead times to maximize plant operating efficiency.
• Analyze daily inventory availability (Days of Supply) to meet production schedules, maximize cash flow, and increase inventory turnover.
• Proactively monitor the supply chain to eliminate manufacturing downtime and eradicate extra expenses from premium freights.
• Partner closely with the supplier base to anticipate bottlenecks, prevent delivery disruptions, and manage recovery plans.
• Actively participate in engineering change management to smoothly phase components in and out, eliminating financial exposure from obsolete inventory.
• Own and report operational metrics including OTIF (On-Time In-Full), inventory target variations, and transit costs.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field.
• Experience: 3 to 5+ years of proven experience in Material Planning, Production Control, or Supplier Order Management within a fast-paced manufacturing environment (Automotive preferred).
• Bilingual (English & Spanish). Must be fully capable of negotiating and handling complex issues with international suppliers.

Technical Skills

• ERP System: Advanced SAP user
• MS Office (Excel, Word).

Soft Skills

• Strong negotiation and conflict-resolution capabilities.
• Data-driven mindset with sharp analytical thinking.
• High sense of urgency and resilience under pressure.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

PHINIA is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

VISA SPONSORSHIP

For this role, applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country where the position is based. Only in certain circumstances, based on business need, does PHINIA provide sponsorship for employment visa status.

NO UNAUTHORIZED REFERRALS

PHINIA does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or third-party vendors. Any recruitment partnership must be approved in writing by Human Resources before candidate submissions are made.

Advancing sustainability today, powering a cleaner tomorrow. Join us on this shared journey to a brighter tomorrow. For more information about PHINIA, please visit www.phinia.com.