General Objective:}

Serve as leader, trainer, and mentor to Materials Planning organization (MPS, Material Analysts, Launching Planners, etc.). Supervise the overall Master Production Scheduling 0-3 months firm, utilizing Kinaxis Rapid Response tool, and aligned with the established timing of the S&OP (SIOP) process.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain or related engineering discipline.
• Proficient in English (Advanced) – reading, writing, and speaking.
• +6 years of experience in similar position as Materials Planning Manager in High Volume Automotive Industry o Multi-Site position (experience managing more than 1 plant at a time).
• Extended knowledge in Supply Chain, Logistics and Planning Processes (MRP, MPS, S&OP / SIOP) o Control areas: New Launches, Procurement, Planning and Logistics (Logistics: Warehouse, Warehouse management, Materials Flow, Shipping and Cycle counts).
• Experience working directly with Suppliers.
• Experience working directly with OEMs.
• Personnel Management of at least 200 people indirectly and 40 people directly (Salary Personnel as Managers, MPS, Planners, Supervisors, etc.).
• Trained in APICS CPIM modules and SIOP Certification highly desirable.
• Working experience with SAP – ERP System.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO 14001.
• Ability to work in a matrix organization- driving results locally and achieving and answering for contribution to overall business unit and corporate goals.
• Availability for relocation to Guaymas/Empalme, Son.

Responsabilities:

• Analyze with the MPS the Value Stream load (machine, tool, labor / Hrs.-Recovery) of the Plant in the short- to midterm horizon (from week 3-13 of the planning horizon), escalate Red Work Centers with Demand / ISC departments, and propose resource allocations regarding the customer demand variations.
• Monitor and analysis of material Purchase Orders / Sched. Agreements (Purchased Parts, Raw Material, Semi-Finished and/or manufactured parts) to cover requirements and support customer demand, maintaining Inventory levels within target.
• Review Standard Works, ensuring the team execution of exception codes (messages) in system (example: 10, 15 and 20) for planned purchase orders or pending approvals, since they indicate a situation (Purchase Orders Placement, Changes and/or Cancellations) that need an action to prevent Inventory Excess, Material Shortages, etc.
• Monitor the performance of Control Tower meetings, Shop Floor Execution, and Supervise backlog reports with the planning team to maintain high-level delivery metrics and prevent customers Past Due orders.
• Monthly Review of Materials excess and obsolescence and follow procedure for proper disposition.
• Monthly Analysis of safety stock levels to meet the changing sales trends / customer demand changes.
• Identify areas of improvement and implement preventive and corrective actions in the supply chain area.

Job Offer:

Competitive Salary (Open according years of experience)

Major Medical Insurance

Minor Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Re-location Bonus

Savings Fund

Gasoline Vouchers

Pantry Vouchers

Others