Part of kdc/one, Zobele is a multinational, integral leader in product development and manufacturing, key partner of the top Home & Personal Care FMCG´s Companies. To meet our growth challenges, we are pleased to involve proactive, resourceful, enthusiastic and talented professionals willing to join the team. Our site in Hermosillo, Sonora (Mexico) is currently looking for a

MATERIAL PLANNING SPECIALIST

Ensure the supply of raw materials for production plans while maintaining appropriate inventory levels, supporting the achievement of departmental goals and the plant's objectives.

Responsibilities:

- Comply with and follow up on established Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements.
- Maintain optimal inventory levels to support the production plan.
- Minimize the number of system exception messages.
- Review and manage shortage reports and Material Risk reports.
- Generate purchase orders for raw materials.
- Confirm material delivery schedules.
- Respond to supplier communications and inquiries.
- Analyze demand changes and their impact on material requirements.
- Manage imports, shipment logistics, and domestic and international transportation activities.
- Confirm scheduled material pickups.
- Attend CFT (Cross-Functional Team) meetings.
- Update purchase orders based on supplier invoices received.
- Analyze materials with special situations, including purchases below or above agreed Minimum Order Quantities (MOQ).
- Confirm production requirements and update weekly demand loading schedules.
- Propose and implement improvements to work processes,



including:
- Minimum Order Quantities (MOQ)
- Warehousing and storage
- Transportation
- Material handling
- Support the implementation and maintenance of the 5S culture.
- Participate in Kaizen initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
- Follow up on supplier payments and payment scheduling in coordination with the Finance team.
- Track material changes related to new projects or business initiatives.
- Analyze customer Safety Stock, DFC, and Safety Time parameters as applicable.
- Review and analyze obsolete and expired material reports.
- Maintain material master data in SAP.

Requirements:

- Advanced English proficiency (90% or higher).
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics, International Trade, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
- 3+ years of experience in a similar role, focusing on Production, Materials Planning and Logistics
- Experience with SAP (MRP) systems.
- Knowledge of transportation and logistics processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Inventory management experience, including Kanban and FIFO methodologies.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.

Join US! Apply now and join the kdc/one Scented & Living Solutions worldwide team!

Zobele by kdc/one is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and qualifications.

📌 Material Planning Specialist (Hermosillo)
🏢 Zobele
📍 Hermosillo