.Torreón, Coahuila**Sourcing Supply Chain Specialist**ObjectiveLeads procurement activities of overseas in line with the X-Sourcing project, maximizing cost savings thru the procurement of lower supply costs and reduced freight costs, while maintaining and supporting production plans and delivery to customers. Continuously proposing potential components to be added to the X-Sourcing ship-by-boat program. Work with other X-Sourcing locations around the world and actively interacting with suppliers, logistics, purchasing and EDS / Component plants materials departments to grow the program and optimize the potential savings.Monitor inventory levels of raw materials according to company goals, minimize time zone barriers, competitive cost structures against pure local, centralized inbound and outbound x-sourcing activities.Develop plan for each part based on demand, sourcing location and logistics involved to support production needs.Drive tactical analysis and multiple follow ups to avoid shortages of raw material and escalating to all levels on a proactive manner when potential risks are identified. Lead meetings with suppliers and others involved to resolve supply issues.**Responsibilities/Skills**- Develop plan for each part for the X-Sourcing ship-by-boat program based on volume, pricing, manufacturing LT, transportation time, and other factors.- Develop and manage X-Sourcing project with the rest of Motherson X-Sourcing team to ensure continuous material flow at the minimum cost possible.- Drive tactical analysis and multiple follow ups to avoid shortages of raw material and escalating to all levels on a proactive manner when potential risks are identified. Lead meetings with suppliers and others involved to resolve supply issues.- Develop and run MRP type system separate from current Plex system and manage program components in parallel supporting current process at the time costs are being reduced thru the procurement of lower cost components.- Develop collaborative relationships with suppliers to achieve on time deliveries to plant- Procure foreign goods with comparative advantage over domestic goods- Participate in daily meetings with customers, suppliers, materials plant group and customs / logistics and other Motherson locations, to address shortages urgencies and follow up on root causes until resolved.- Establish and follow up on safety Stock, min/max and inventory policies strategy- Prepare and coordinate information between suppliers, purchasing, plant and any other member needed for improving deliveries- Ensures organizational compliance with inventory management policies, contractual requirements, and governmental regulations. Identifies, analyzes, develops, and implement best practices, processes, and procedures for SCM
