Material Planning Specialist
Mexico, Sonora, Hermosillo, Chemical Industry, Purchasing / Procurement
| Work location: | Mexico, Sonora, Hermosillo |
|---|---|
| Sector: | Chemical Industry |
| Role: | Purchasing / Procurement |
| Date of last update: | 02/10/2026 Expiry date: 31/10/2026 |
Job description
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Our site in Hermosillo, Sonora (Mexico) is currently looking for a
MATERIAL PLANNING SPECIALIST
Ensure the supply of raw materials for production plans while maintaining appropriate inventory levels, supporting the achievement of departmental goals and the plant's objectives.
Responsibilities:
Comply with and follow up on established Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements.
Maintain optimal inventory levels to support the production plan.
- Minimize the number of system exception messages.
- Review and manage shortage reports and Material Risk reports.
- Generate purchase orders for raw materials.
- Confirm material delivery schedules.
- Respond to supplier communications and inquiries.
- Analyze demand changes and their impact on material requirements.
- Manage imports, shipment logistics, and domestic and international transportation activities.
- Confirm scheduled material pickups.
- Attend CFT (Cross-Functional Team) meetings.
- Update purchase orders based on supplier invoices received.
- Analyze materials with special situations, including purchases below or above agreed Minimum Order Quantities (MOQ).
- Confirm production requirements and update weekly demand loading schedules.
- Propose and implement improvements to work processes, including:
- Minimum Order Quantities (MOQ)
- Warehousing and storage
- Transportation
- Material handling
- Support the implementation and maintenance of the 5S culture.
- Participate in Kaizen initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
- Follow up on supplier payments and payment scheduling in coordination with the Finance team.
- Track material changes related to new projects or business initiatives.
- Analyze customer Safety Stock, DFC, and Safety Time parameters as applicable.
- Review and analyze obsolete and expired material reports.
- Maintain material master data in SAP.
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| Will manage other people: | No |
| Type of contract: | Permanent job |
| Career level: | Employee |
Skills required
Requirements:
Advanced English proficiency (90% or higher).
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics, International Trade, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
3+ years of experience in a similar role, focusing on Production, Materials Planning and Logistics
Experience with SAP (MRP) systems.
Knowledge of transportation and logistics processes.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Inventory management experience, including Kanban and FIFO methodologies.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.
Zobele by kdc/one is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and qualifications.
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