Resumen: This position ensures material availability, inventory optimization, supplier performance, and timely procurement while supporting continuous improvement initiatives and supply chain efficiency. **Responsabilidades**:
**Mains Responsibilities**:
- Execute MRP planning activities to ensure timely material availability for production.
- Analyze demand requirements, inventory levels, forecasts, and production schedules.
- Generate and release purchase orders based on system requirements and operational needs.
- Monitor supplier performance regarding delivery, quality, and responsiveness.
- Follow up on open purchase orders and expedite materials when necessary.
- Coordinate with Production, Warehouse, Engineering, Quality, and Logistics teams to avoid material shortages.
- Maintain accurate planning parameters, lead times, safety stock levels, and supplier information within ERP/MRP systems.
- Support inventory control initiatives to minimize excess and obsolete materials.
- Participate in cost reduction and continuous improvement projects.
- Analyze shortages, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
- Prepare reports related to inventory, supplier performance, and purchasing metrics.




- Ensure compliance with company procedures, quality standards, and environmental/safety requirements.
- Support audits and documentation requirements related to Purchasing and Supply Chain activities.
**Qualifications**:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
- 2+ years of experience in Purchasing, MRP Planning, or Supply Chain within a manufacturing/maquiladora environment.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, or similar).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of inventory control and material planning processes.
- Experience working with suppliers and managing purchase orders.
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
**Preferred Skills**:
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
- Understanding of import/export processes and supplier logistics.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

📌 Buyer Iii (Tijuana)
🏢 Panasonic
📍 Tijuana