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**About the Role**Plan and procure the RAW material to fulfill the needs of the MRP (SAP) demand, ensuring at all times the optimization of inventory levels at the plant based on the established designs, ensuring the avoidance of any impact to the production of FG's (Down Time), the excess/obsolescence of inventory and/or the extra costs due to premium freight.
**Your Team**N/A**What You Will Do**- Responsible of ensuring the correct planning releases of purchased parts are being send by the team.- Responsible for planning and scheduling releases (full forecast) of purchased parts to ensure production schedules are maintained, this by reviewing and analyzing the inventory profiles.- Ensure the proper levels of raw material at the plant on a timely manner to avoid any impact to the main KPI's (Primary Responsibility)- To have a good raw material control, monitoring on daily basis the excesses and the possible shortages- Investigates discrepancies on receipt quantities, missing certifications, packing lists, etc- Works closely with co-workers to follow-up on assigned items' deliveries- Negotiate with internal customer any problem related to shipments (delivery problems).- Experience with the management of overseas suppliers- Experience with the management of automotive customers- Direct communication with customer service to assure final specifications about product quantity, transportation and / or other specific requirements.- Sense of urgency to be able to meet the organization metrics, such as: Inventory Levels, Premium freight avoidance, Inventory turns, Parameter updates, etc.
(to mention some)- Participates and provides support related with quality and EHSS systems management, objectives, targets and programs- Knowledge on Engineering change process- Assurance of the mail established reports- And other task assigned by the supervisor**What You Need**- Strong communication skills coupled with the ability to work in a team environment is essential- Strong skills in capacity planning and constraint based planning.- BA, BS or Engineering equivalent with a supply chain planning / materials emphasis preferred- Bilingual English - Spanish (90%)- Knowledge of ISO /TS 16949 and ISO 14001- 2 + years as planner- Customer specific requirements (applicable)**What is Nice to Have**- Communication Skills (Oral and Written)- Customer Focus.- Able to plan and organize- Social and group skills- Initiative- Presentation skills.- Teamwork skills.