Supply Chain Analyst II

Benchmark Electronics Tijuana, S. de R.L. de C.V.; Tijuana; On-site; MXN 320,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Benchmark Electronics Tijuana, S. de R.L. de C.V.

is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst to optimize inventory balance across the network and support customer-focused planning and procurement. You will manage MRP execution, maintain ERP data, and work with multiple teams to ensure on-time deliveries. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in purchasing or planning, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related experience in purchasing or planning, with a bachelor’s degree; or 3 years with a master’s degree.
• 3-5 years in purchasing or planning accounts/commodities.
• Understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools (Baan or equivalent).
• Strong customer service orientation and client focus.
• Proficient with productivity tools including Microsoft Office and WebEx.
• Understanding of material procurement, capacity planning, inventory analysis and advanced planning techniques.
• APICS certification preferred.
• Ability to support a 24/7 global business operation as required.
• Effective negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate confidentiality and professionalism in supply chain decisions.
• Knowledge of billing practices and controls.
• General computing knowledge including Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Participate as the Supply Chain representative on the Customer Focus Team, supporting planning, procurement, and business objectives.
• Manage material planning and procurement activities to ensure material availability and on-time customer deliveries.
• Execute and maintain the Materials Requirements Plan (MRP) according to customer demand and the Master Production Schedule.
• Maintain ERP planning parameters and master data to optimize component availability, inventory levels, and working capital.
• Monitor current and projected inventory, including shortages, excess, obsolete, and slow-moving materials.
• Analyze the impact of forecast, customer demand, and production schedule changes on material requirements and procurement.
• Coordinate with schedulers, customers, suppliers, and internal teams to resolve delivery discrepancies and material supply issues.
• Manage EOL components, engineering changes, New Product Introduction (NPI), product life cycle, and assurance-of-supply risks.
• Monitor market conditions and supplier delivery and quality performance, developing mitigation plans when necessary.
• Ensure suppliers comply with contracts and negotiated terms, including pricing, freight, delivery, and payment conditions.
• Support corrective actions for recurring or critical supply issues in coordination with the procurement team.
• Identify opportunities to reduce procurement costs, material liability, premium freight, and inventory carrying costs.
• Contribute to cost-reduction and continuous-improvement initiatives through supplier, material, and process alternatives.

Skills

Customer focus

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Planning

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, or related field

Tools

ERP systems (Baan or equivalent)

MS Office & WebEx

Job description

The Supply Chain Analyst executes the planning and buying activities to optimize the balance of inventory across the supply chain network in line with target customer service levels, for the allocated portfolio of customer activity for which she/he is accountable.

Responsibilities

• Participate as the Supply Chain representative on the Customer Focus Team, supporting planning, procurement, and business objectives.
• Manage material planning and procurement activities to ensure material availability and on-time customer deliveries.
• Execute and maintain the Materials Requirements Plan (MRP) according to customer demand and the Master Production Schedule.
• Maintain ERP planning parameters and master data to optimize component availability, inventory levels, and working capital.
• Monitor current and projected inventory, including shortages, excess, obsolete, and slow-moving materials.
• Analyze the impact of forecast, customer demand, and production schedule changes on material requirements and procurement.
• Coordinate with schedulers, customers, suppliers, and internal teams to resolve delivery discrepancies and material supply issues.
• Manage EOL components, engineering changes, New Product Introduction (NPI), product life cycle, and assurance-of-supply risks.
• Monitor market conditions and supplier delivery and quality performance, developing mitigation plans when necessary.
• Ensure suppliers comply with contracts and negotiated terms, including pricing, freight, delivery, and payment conditions.
• Support corrective actions for recurring or critical supply issues in coordination with the procurement team.
• Identify opportunities to reduce procurement costs, material liability, premium freight, and inventory carrying costs.
• Contribute to cost-reduction and continuous-improvement initiatives through supplier, material, and process alternatives.

Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience (purchasing or planning accounts/commodities) with a bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a master’s degree.

3-5 years in purchasing or planning accounts/commodities

Understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools (Baan or equivalent)

Strong customer service and client focus

Working knowledge of productivity tools, including Microsoft Office products and WebEx conferencing software

Understanding of the extended process of material procurement, capacity planning, inventory analysis and advanced planning techniques.

Effective analytical, planning and organizational skills

APICS certification preferred

Ability to support a 24/7 global business operation as required.

Effective negotiation and problem-solving skills.

Demonstrate confidentiality and the ability to represent the company in a professional manner.

Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment when representing the company in supply chain decisions.

Knowledge of billing practices and controls.

General computer knowledge including the use of Microsoft Office programs.