Materials Planning Manager

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Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Materials Manager located in Guadalajara, North Campus

 

Reporting to the Director, Materials the Materials Manager role involves… Responsible for developing, directing and coordinating material planning activities. Enhance customer service levels possible by balancing supply and demand

What a typical day looks like:

• Directs the team in the use of best practices in the daily execution of finished goods and WIP planning
• Responsible for the analysis of Excesses and Obsoletes, as well as the collection and recovery with the client through the analysis of Waterfalls.
• Manages, coaches and mentors a team. Works with the team on continuous development and performance management.
• Directs activities of Planners to ensure that inventory level and turn goals are achieved, including reduction of back orders and enhancing customer service.
• Meets with Senior Management to obtain strategic information that could impact the forecast. Works with team to modify the forecast for historical and environmental events. Works closely with different departments to accurately develop and maintain an accurate forecast.
• Hold cross-functional meetings to review the Supply and Demand plan
• Communication with the client for material issues and generation of reports such as What if analysis, CTB, and Charges for PPVs.
• Review issues and make recommendations that deal with long-term constraints, customer service levels, inventory targets, the current forecast, and backlog.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• BS degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration
• Advanced English
• Advanced experience in a similar position in the electronics manufacturing or telecommunications industry
• Advance experience in planning and manufacturing, including supervision.
• Strong knowledge in production, warehouse, purchasing and planning control.
• knowledge and management of PCBs
• MRP experience
• Inventory management
• I work under pressure
• Results oriented
• Leadership
• Personnel management
• Proactive
• Client contact
• Sense of urgency
• Decision-making
• Kinaxis knowledge (preferred)
• Ability to work as a team member and/or a team leader if necessary
• Excellent interpersonal skills and work well with all levels of management and staff

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

• Competitive Salary
• Life & Medical insurance
• Christmas Bonus
• Food Coupons
• Saving Fund.
• Life Insurance

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Job Category

Global Procurement & Supply Chain

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