.Requisition ID: 39432- Job Location(s): Reynosa, MXDanfoss is looking for a Tactical Buyer to Execute material planning for purchased components in alignment with the production plan requirements. Utilize MRP to effectively communication schedules and purchase orders to suppliers, follow-up with suppliers daily, manage inventory levels to ensure consistent flow of materials, and provide daily updates to the production planning/master scheduling teams. Carry out all activities according to Danfoss Ethics and Values.**Responsibilities**:Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following.- Execute material planning to procure raw materials through a consistent process reducing variation on the supply base.- Accountable for inventory performance of set of suppliers/commodities to maintain balance of on time delivery and working capital performance.- Utilize MRP to the fullest extent to ensure timely and accurate communication of supplier schedules and/or discrete purchase order releases.- Manage the ramp up/ramp down of new productions in conjunction with the APQP process to ensure consistency of delivery and minimization of obsolete inventories- Accountable for monitoring ERP health measures to ensure the consistent use of MRP in managing suppliers and schedules.- Work closely with the Hydraulics Americas Central Materials Team to drive continuous improvement and consistency in item master and standard planning processes.- Minimize all inbound/outbound premium freight- Complete root cause analysis on all supplier interruptions; develop robust improvement plans to ensure consistency of material flow.- Support and work with other departments and/or functions to resolve materials issues.- Review and adhere to establish processes.- Propose continuous improvement initiatives both internal and external to the function, which drive efficient use of resources.- Communicate forecast to suppliers (particularly with long lead time items) to ensure material flow in the supply chain.- Follow escalation process to expedite materials and/or any other supply issue according to business needs.- Participate and provide support in cost outs and continuous improvement projects.- Support all activities related with accounts payable to ensure on time payment to suppliers and avoid accounts "credit hold.- Maintain relationships with supplier base to ensure efficient and transparent flow of two-way communication.**Background & Skills**:- Bachelor degree in Industrial Engineering, or Supply Chain preferred- or 3 - 5years' experience in materials planning/scheduling in the same industry sectorTechnical knowledge- Familiar with forecasting tools- APICS CPIM certification qualification or commitment to complete equivalent.- Highly advanced analytical and cognitive skills.- Experience in MRP, MPS, Min-Max tools.- Experience in ERP systems- Bilingual English/Spanish