Role Description The Planning Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in the EDOMEX. This role is responsible for leading planning activities, including demand forecasting, capacity planning, and resource allocation to support operational and strategic goals. The Planning Manager will analyze data, prepare reports, and create planning models that help optimize timelines, budgets, and inventory levels. Daily responsibilities include coordinating with cross-functional teams, monitoring performance against plans, resolving variances, and recommending corrective actions. The role also involves implementing process improvements, maintaining documentation, and supporting leadership with insights for decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Planning & Operations

- Lead the end-to-end production and supply planning process across manufacturing operations.
- Develop and maintain production plans aligned with customer demand, inventory targets, and plant capacity.
- Drive the S&OP; / SIOP process to balance demand, supply, service, and financial objectives.
- Monitor forecast accuracy, inventory health, capacity utilization, and service performance KPIs.
- Identify supply risks, material constraints, and capacity bottlenecks; develop mitigation plans proactively.
- Coordinate closely with Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, and Customer Service teams to ensure execution alignment.
- Support new product introductions, phase-ins/phase-outs, and engineering changes from a planning perspective.
- Optimize inventory levels while maintaining target customer service levels.
- Lead planning parameter reviews including safety stock, lead times, MOQ, and replenishment strategies.

Systems & Process Improvement

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within planning and supply chain processes.
- Lead or support implementation and optimization of ERP/MRP/APS systems.
- Improve planning visibility, reporting, and analytics capabilities.




- Standardize planning processes and establish best practices across operations.
- Utilize data analysis and business intelligence tools to support decision-making.

Leadership & People Development

- Lead, coach, and develop the Planning team to build organizational capability and succession readiness.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Establish clear performance expectations and development plans for team members.
- Drive engagement and cross-functional teamwork across the organization.

Qualifications

Required

- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business, Operations, or related field.
- 7+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Production Planning, Material Planning, or Operations Planning within a manufacturing environment.
- 3+ years of people management experience.
- Strong knowledge of:
- S&OP; / SIOP processes
- Production & capacity planning
- MRP / ERP systems, SAP Preferred
- Inventory management
- Manufacturing operations
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working in fast-paced, high-complexity manufacturing operations.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Bilingual English / Spanish

Preferred

- Experience in packaging, consumer goods, FMCG, or high-mix manufacturing environments.
- Experience managing planning across multiple plants or business units.
- APICS / ASCM certifications (CPIM, CSCP) preferred.
- Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma experience preferred.

Key Competencies

- Leadership & people development
- Strategic thinking
- Operational execution
- Data-driven decision making
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Change management
- Sense of urgency and ownership

Proceeds

- Atractive Gross Salary: From $80,000 - $105,000 MXP Monthly
- Vacations in accordance to LFT (15 days from first year).
- Vacation Bonus 5 days of Salary Wage
- Xmas Bonus - 30 days
- Pantry vouchers - 10%
- Savings Fund - 13%
- Life Insurance
- Mejor Medical Expense Insurance
- Car Allowance

📌 Planning Manager (México)
🏢 Confidential
📍 México