Material Planning and Procurement Specialist Why join Aptiv? You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to some of the world’s leading automotive brands. See your work come to life on the road—helping make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Ready to shape the future of mobility with us? YOUR ROLE As a
Material Planning and Procurement Specialist , you will be responsible for ensuring the timely availability of raw materials and purchased components to support production schedules. This role manages MRP execution, supplier releases, and master data accuracy within SAP, while maintaining continuous communication with suppliers, logistics providers, and internal teams. You will play a critical role in balancing inventory levels, supporting new launches, and preventing production disruptions in an automotive manufacturing environment. Responsibilities: Create, review, and analyze
supplier releases
(MRP, EDI, Web portals) and defined shipping windows. Ensure
material availability
to meet production schedules for raw materials and purchased components. Maintain and ensure accuracy of
SAP Material Master Data , especially MRP-relevant parameters such as: Minimum lot sizes Safety stock and safety time In-transit time and pick-up days Analyze raw material and purchased part inventories and requirements on a
daily basis , including future forecasts. Run and monitor
MRP
for assigned materials, ensuring compliance with inventory targets and release accuracy.



Follow up daily with suppliers regarding delivery schedules, quantities, capacity constraints, and past due shipments. Escalate supplier issues and develop
run-out or recovery plans
when delivery risks are identified. Coordinate with
3 PL providers or carriers
to manage pick-up and delivery windows. Run and review
Past Due Reports and ASN reports , communicate and adjust cumulative quantities (CUMs) with suppliers. Participate in
engineering changes and new program launch meetings. Monitor material inventories by tracking production progress and identifying factors that may impact schedules. Communicate potential production or line disruptions caused by supplier issues, credit holds, quality or commercial concerns to leadership. Prepare shipping documentation in SAP for
return shipments (RMAs). Validate and maintain
supplier master data , including contact details and ship-from locations. Ensure compliance with
OSHA, safety, and PPE requirements. Perform other duties as assigned Must Haves (Basic Qualifications): Create, review, and analyze
supplier releases
(MRP, EDI, Web portals) and defined shipping windows. Ensure
material availability




to meet production schedules for raw materials and purchased components. Maintain and ensure accuracy of
SAP Material Master Data , especially MRP-relevant parameters such as: Minimum lot sizes Safety stock and safety time In-transit time and pick-up days Analyze raw material and purchased part inventories and requirements on a
daily basis , including future forecasts. Run and monitor
MRP
for assigned materials, ensuring compliance with inventory targets and release accuracy. Follow up daily with suppliers regarding delivery schedules, quantities, capacity constraints, and past due shipments. Escalate supplier issues and develop
run-out or recovery plans
when delivery risks are identified. Coordinate with
3 PL providers or carriers
to manage pick-up and delivery windows. Run and review
Past Due Reports and ASN reports , communicate and adjust cumulative quantities (CUMs) with suppliers. Participate in
engineering changes and new program launch meetings. Monitor material inventories by tracking production progress and identifying factors that may impact schedules. Communicate potential production or line disruptions caused by supplier issues, credit holds, quality or commercial concerns to leadership. Prepare shipping documentation in SAP for
return shipments (RMAs). Validate and maintain
supplier master data , including contact details and ship-from locations. Ensure compliance with
OSHA, safety, and PPE requirements. Perform other duties as assigned WHY JOIN US? You can grow at Aptiv.

📌 Material planning and procurement specialist (Ramos Arizpe)
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