Planner / Buyer

OPERATIONAL BUYER PROFESSIONAL – CASTINGS MX

Responsibilities

• Analyze demand on a monthly basis, identify short- and medium-term variations, calculate production rates, and align production figures based on Capacity & Capability (C&C).
• Develop and maintain Master Production Plans (MPPs).
• Calculate and analyze Capacity & Capability (C&C) in the short and medium term, identify and monitor bottlenecks, determine resource requirements, and propose staffing needs by profile.
• Define target WIP levels; perform weekly monitoring of WIP inventory, identify variances, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions. Monitor blocked material in WIP.
• Conduct raw material and finished goods coverage analyses.
• Review and adjust production release plans.
• Release manufacturing orders (production, rework, and service orders).
• Monitor delivery plans and communicate any risks or impacts to on-time delivery commitments.
• Develop recovery plans for overdue orders in collaboration with Production.
• Report and communicate the status of critical deliveries to internal and external customers.

Who Are We Looking For?

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Planning function.

Required Knowledge and Software

• Experience using MRP systems.
• Capacity & Capability (C&C) management.
• Production processes.
• Inventory management.
• Purchasing.
• Logistics.
• Advanced Excel.
• SAP (preferred).

Languages

• Advanced English.

Other Requirements

• No active Performance Improvement Plan or pre-flight incidents during the current year.

Skills

• Enjoys challenges.
• Collaborates effectively with others.
• Takes initiative.
• Strives for excellence.
• Acts with integrity.

What We Offer

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and outstanding benefits, including:

• Grocery vouchers and savings fund.
• Annual performance bonus, school supplies bonus, and vacation bonus.
• Life insurance and major medical insurance.
• Benefits above those required by law.
• Support for marriage, childbirth, and bereavement of immediate family members.
• Employee discounts at stores and gyms.
• Contract Type: Permanent.