**Supply Planner**Omron Automation Americas is looking for a Supply Planner in Mexico City to take on the Supply Chain responsibilities of communicating with Suppliers and collaborating with Demand Planners.**ORGANIZATIONAL COMPONENTS****Manager**: Senior Supply Chain Manager**Staff**: There are no direct reports**Peers**: Planners, Buyers, Factory Planners, Customer Service, Sales, Marketing**Reporting Structure**: direct report to Supply Planner Supervisor**Travel**: mínimal travel required**RESPONSIBILITIES**- Place all 3rd party purchase orders- Update delivery dates from 3rd party Suppliers- Maintain accurate delivery dates from all 3rd party and overseas factories- Manage inbound special orders from overseas- Manage communication with Sales, Marketing and Customer Care for all inquiries- Work with overseas factories and Business Unit Managers on lead-time accuracy to mitigate product supply risks.- Evaluate and prepare reports on related activities such as stock value against budgets, inventory aging, inventory turns and collaborates with Demand Planners- Collaborate with other departments as necessary to meet customer requirements, and sales opportunities while balancing spend against budget requirements.- Work with Supply Chain Manager and peers to develop a cohesive Supply Chain process to support the business growth.- Review performance with suppliers and factories against targets, benchmarks and service level agreements, report deficiencies and recommend improvement actions.**REQUIREMENTS****Education**: Bachelor degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent**Experience**:- Minimum 1-3 years' experience in a distribution or manufacturing environment, preferably in the Electronic or Electro-mechanical Industries.- In-depth knowledge of inventory management supported by a wider knowledge of end-to-end supply chain process a must.- Experience with overseas suppliers/factories required.**Technical Abilities**:- Strong analytical and project management skills- Strong communication skills- Ability to collect data, analyze and produce sound recommendations for supply chain planning improvements.- Detail oriented with strong business acumen.- Strong knowledge of MS Office programs and Outlook/Lotus Notes.- Proficient with Excel, V-look up, pivot tables, formulas etc.- Strong knowledge of ERP systems (JDE preferred)**Behavioral Profile**:- Ability to work independently and as part of a team- Analytical and attention to detail- Strong drive for excellence, initiative and resourceful- Innovative thinking and ability to think outside of the box.- Customer focused