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At Gentherm, we believe the next big breakthrough begins with you. As a global leader in thermal management and pneumatic comfort technologies, we develop advanced systems that deliver meaningful solutions to enhance health, wellness, comfort, and efficiency in everyday life. Our products and innovations are created for you, by you.
Be part of our team where a human-centric mindset drives everything we do—from the technologies we build to the careers we support. With decades of expertise, we have pioneered advanced solutions that have become a standard expectation for consumers around the world.
The same thoughtful approach we take in developing our technologies guides how we support your career: purposeful, impactful, and tailored to you. Because when you thrive, innovation thrives.
SENIOR SUPPLY PLANNER
IMPACT and OPPORTUNITY
The main function of Procurement Planner is to be executed in accordance with MRP demand and guarantee and ensure material is available with the right stock, right transport mode, right time to support production plans.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Execute procurement in accordance with MRP demand. Ensures raw materials inventories are at agreed targets. Escalate issues in a timely manner to the procurement manager. Address SAP daily alerts. Inform team members of potential and real shortages of raw materials in advance of incident responsible for expediting coordination from supplier to production line. Assure weekly releases are successfully transmitted to suppliers. Assure suppliers adhere to transportation routing instructions, and premium costs are minimized when they occur.
Execute procurement in accordance with MRP demand Ensures raw materials inventories are at agreed targets Ensure follow up and final attainment.
Follow and execute engineering changes, SOPs and EOPs with master scheduler, Engineering and Quality Department.
Communicate ramp up/down plan to suppliers and obtain delivery confirmations.
Participate in evaluation of suppliers, assure potential contract, supplier capacity and delivery problems are addressed before they impact Gentherm operations.
Report monthly on new slow moving and obsolescence risks.
Document and assure organization is informed monthly of high dollar.
impact obsolescence.
Alert master scheduler of any error message on mrp exist in the system.
Confirm Import/Export department readiness for new materials. Assure new product purchasing documents, SA’s, have been loaded in SAP.
Attend monthly SIOPs, communicate supplier delivery and supply risks provide action plans to mitigate issues.
Accountable for supplier delivery to 100% on time.
Ensures suppliers are held accountable for costs of poor delivery. Motivate suppliers to recognize GTHM as a valuable customer, to understand GTHM needs and technical interfaces.
Process PFA approvals in a timely manner and charges are communicated to suppliers or customers as applicable.
Drive necessary corrective actions to avoid recurring or chronic premium cost issues.
Develop proposals to improve/streamline activities in respective areas.
Focus continually improving efficiency in procurement planning.
Assure departmental goals and KPIs are being met.
Drive continuous improvement activities for targets not met - PDCAs, 8Ds etc.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Professional Degree, plus 6 years’ experience in equivalent role.
- Bilingual English/Spanish 100%
- Experience in the automotive industry
- Experience in dealing with suppliers
- SAP /ERP system knowledge
- MRP/MPS knowledge
- Office (advanced excel) knowledge.
- Strong communication skills
- Strong teambuilding
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Lean Manufacturing knowledge
- Quality Management System (IATF 16949)
- Environmental Management System (ISO 14001)
- Safety Management System (ISO 45001)
At Gentherm México, we offer more than a job — we offer a path to make a difference. With plants in Acuña, Celaya, and Monterrey, we’re strategically positioned in Mexico’s automotive industry and part of a global team shaping the future of mobility.
We value innovative, execution-driven talent and offer a safe, inclusive, and growth-focused workplace where you can develop cutting-edge automotive technologies.
Gentherm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status
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