POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead and optimize end-to-end supply chain operations at our Matehuala manufacturing facility. This role is critical in ensuring material availability, driving operational efficiency, and supporting the plant’s growth within a high-mix, low-to-medium volume production environment.

The Supply Chain Manager will report directly to the Plant Manager and lead a cross-functional team responsible for planning, purchasing, inventory control, and materials management.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

Supply Chain Leadership

- Lead all site-level supply chain functions, including:
- Purchasing (execution, not strategic sourcing)
- Material planning
- Inventory control
- Production scheduling
- Oversee and develop a team of four direct reports:
- Planning Manager
- Purchasing Manager
- Inventory Control Manager
- Materials Manager

Operational Execution

- Ensure on-time delivery to customers through effective planning and coordination.
- Manage factory scheduling and capacity planning aligned with production demands.
- Drive inventory optimization, including reduction initiatives and accuracy improvements.
- Implement and maintain robust material flow strategies across SMT, molding, stamping, and final assembly operations.

Process Improvement & Lean Initiatives

- Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean principles.
- Implement and sustain pull systems and Kanban methodologies.
- Drive adoption of Demand-Driven MRP (DDMRP)



where applicable.
- Upgrade team capabilities through training, standardization, and process improvements.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE Supplier & Stakeholder Management

- Manage supplier performance at the plant level (delivery, quality, cost).
- Collaborate with general procurement teams (who own sourcing contracts).
- Partner cross-functionally with operations, quality, and engineering teams.

Performance Management (KPIs)

- On-time delivery performance
- Inventory reduction and turns
- Inventory accuracy
- Material cost savings

Executive Communication

- Prepare and deliver regular executive presentations.
- Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to leadership.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience of 10-15+ years in Supply Chain Management (preferably Automotive or Electronics sector).
- Proven leadership experience in manufacturing environments
- Professional English proficiency
- Strong presentation and communication skills

Preferred
- Experience in high-mix, low-to-medium volume manufacturing
- Proven Lean Initiative experience

If you meet the criteria described above and would like to learn more, please contact Laura Gonzalez at [email protected] Please attach your current resume and include " Supply Chain Manager-Matehuala " in the subject line of your email.

📌 Supply Chain Manager (Matehuala)
🏢 The Qualifind Group
📍 Matehuala