BorgWarner is a global product leader in powertrain solutions.
We focus on developing leading powertrain Technologies that improve fuel economy, emissions and performance.
Our facilities are located across the globe to provide local support for our diverse customer base.
We operate in two groups: The Engine Group develops air management strategies and products to optimize engines for fuel efficiency, reduced emissions and enhanced performance.
BorgWarner's expertise includes engine timing systems, boosting systems, ignition systems, air and noise management, cooling and controls.
The Drivetrain Group harnesses a legacy of more than 100 years as an industry innovator in transmission and all-wheel drive technology.
The group leverages this understanding of powertrain clutching technology to develop interactive control systems and strategies for all types of torque management.
BorgWarner PowerDrive Systems is currently looking for "dynamic, results driven" individual to join as a Materials Planner at our SLP Plant in Mexico.
In this role, and under direct supervision of the Materials & Logistics Manager, the Materials Planner will be primarily responsible for reviewing system requirements, analyzing material coverage, determining material shortages for production to ensure continuity in the production area.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Filling of requested reports of material shorts with transit dates and coverage analysis.
- Effective communication to ensure correct scheduling when a material short is detected.
- Shipment of releases with firm orders on a weekly basis according to the defined date, assurance of receipt of the release by the supplier.
- Responsible for monitoring the inventory level on a monthly basis according to the defined objective.
- Responsible for tracking supplier shipments (air, overseas, ground).
Tracking ends once the material is delivered to the line.
- It is the responsibility of the material planner to ensure timely delivery on the production line by following up with the different support areas and reporting any problem that could cause a delay in the delivery of the parts.
(example Engineering changes, material inspections, etc).
- Responsible for requesting expedited orders from suppliers if they are in low shipment conditions, if a refusal is received from the supplier, it is reported to the Manager and meetings are held with the supplier to obtain the recovery plan and the GSM team is involved if required.
- Responsible for reporting material shortages in time at the time of receiving any force majeure notification from the supplier, following up on it and involving the necessary departments for support, if any movement of material outside the standard is required, it must be deliver the analysis of the short and define the responsibility for the cost of the movement of material.
- Responsible for providing the transit of materials of some number with impact for the filling of the recovery plan by programming, as well as the follow-up of the supplier's recovery with follow-up meetings.
- Responsible for keeping the SAP system clean with current information for the correct generation of vendor releases.
- Review of safety stocks every six months and if any abnormality is detected in the defined parameters review and modify the information for the correct request to the supplier.
- Responsible for reducing and avoiding premium freight according to the established goal.
- Responsible for improving and guaranteeing new releases and engineering changes.
- Responsible for keeping the material available in stock to keep the production lines running, tracking material blocked for disposal.
- Follow-up of supplier discrepancies reports.
- Follow-up on all issues that may cause a stoppage in supplier shipments, for example lack of payment of invoices, if there are supplier reports.
- Responsible for generating an expedited request if necessary with the analysis and completion of the expedited request form.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Business Administration.
- Time of experience in a similar position: 2 years of experience in planning, desirable.
- Required technical knowledge: Knowledge in the MRP process and in the planning environment, Knowledge and understanding of the manufacturing process and the supply chain.
- Other requirements: Microsoft Office, SAP.
BORGWARNER COMPETENCIES
- Problem solving
- Quality Decisions
- Priority setting
- Customer Focus
This position will adhere to the BorgWarner SLP Safety Policy Manual, which includes the use of equipment, protective devices, or clothing that the employer requires.
This individual will work in manners that stress the importance of preventing accidents and illnesses.
He/she must take every precaution reasonable in the given circumstance for the protection of themselves and co-workers.
In addition, he/she is responsible for reporting all injuries and/or possible dangerous situat