Supply Chain Planner

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Mexico, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Ensure that weekly supply plans are aligned with customer commitment dates.

• Communicate risks, gaps, and opportunities for improvement in the supply chain.

• Collaborate with OEM vendors to resolve shortages, establish clear-to-build schedules, and develop build plans.

• Identify critical shortages and capacity constraints, and implement actions to address these gaps.

• Ensure that supply plans adequately address sales order and forecast demand requirements.

• Provide purchase order coverage in line with existing processes.

• Communicate delivery commitments and changes, and facilitate expedite requests.

• Participate in cross-functional meetings with OEM vendors to guarantee timely builds and customer shipments.

• Conduct what-if analyses to project shipment dates.

• Offer supplier insights on finished-goods inventory stocking policies and agile strategies.

• Relay forecast and vendor-driven information to suppliers to enhance inventory activities.

• Coordinate what-if and risk/buy analyses for additional purchase commitments.

• Manage forecast and demand consumption while balancing supply and demand.

• Identify potential risks and exceptions to established plans.

• Oversee metrics related to supplier on-time delivery, lead time, inventory, safety stock/reorder point replenishment, and supply planning.

• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across all levels of the organization.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business Administration.

• At least five years of experience in materials management roles.

• Experience in supervising or managing direct reports for 3-5 years or more.

• Exceptional interpersonal and negotiation abilities.

• Proficient in computer applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Knowledge of Kinaxis Rapid Response (KRR) is preferred but not mandatory.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Comprehensive understanding of MRP systems.

• Strategic mindset coupled with robust analytical skills.

• Ability to synthesize complex and substantial data.

• Proficient in English, with a level of 90% or higher.

• A.P.I.C.S. certification is preferred but not required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work environment.

• Initiatives focused on employee growth, well-being, and inclusivity.

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Equal opportunity employment.

• Support for workplace accommodations.