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**BAT MEXICO** **IS LOOKING FOR A** **MATERIALS PLANNER**
**SENIORITY LEVEL**:Non manager
**FUNCTION**: Supply Chain
**LOCATION**:Monterrey
**ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES**
This role is part of the operations department and it is responsible for ensuring the raw material requirements of the factories are met with no interruption to supply continuity.
To work closely with internal and external stakeholders raising and expediting material orders to mitigate potential issues and avoid any production disruption.
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**Reports to**:Planning Liaison Manager
**Reporting Level**:Managerial
**Geographic Scope**:Latam North
**WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR**
- Place purchase orders for materials in line with supplier lead times to meet the multiple requirements of the factory production plan in SAP and the rapid response system.
- Ensure that the material coverage period is sufficient, while maintaining target inventory levels and optimal supplier pricing.
- Maintain target stock levels within the factory.
- Execute all cost reduction activities initiated by procurement, factory, etc.
- Arrange the delivery of materials with the supplier to the factory and, when necessary, resolve any logistics issues.
- Enter master data in SAP and rapid response system for new materials.
- Explore opportunities to improve the efficiency of planning and ordering materials.
- Work with the production planning team when a material shortage is identified to ensure the issue is resolved quickly with mínimal impact to the factory.
**CAN THIS BE YOUR FUTURE ROLE?**
- Would you like to develop your career in a dynamic and challenging environment?
**ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE**
- At least 1 year in direct raw material planning experience.
- Excellent analytical and planning skills.
- Good English proficiency (at least 80%).
- High knowledge in Excel.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
- To work unsupervised and under pressure.
- Good organizational and prioritization skills
- Knowledge in Rapid Response (Preferably)
- BS in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or any equivalent qualifications.
**BENEFICIAL**
- **Knowledge in SAP desired.**:
- ** Knowledge in Rapid Response.**
**WE ARE BAT**
At BAT we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. **See what is possible for you at BAT.**
- Global Top Employer with 53,000 BAT people across more than 180 markets
- Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
- Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in 4 strategic locations
- Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women's Day Best Practice winner
- Seal Award winner - one of 50 most sustainable companies
**BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER**
Collaboration, diversity and teamwork underpin everything we do here at BAT. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals. **Come bring your difference!