Since 1890, New York Air Brake has been an innovative leader in the heavy-haul railroad industry. As a member company of Knorr-Bremse -the world’s leading manufacturer of braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles--New York Air Brake is recognized worldwide as a Center of Competence for heavy-haul freight railroad control systems. From multiple locations, we serve customers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico-reaching clear across the globe to South America, Africa, the Middle East, China, and Australia. Our talented, diverse, and dedicated teams develop innovative solutions to the challenges facing our customers. Join our KB Rail Mexico team in our next steps.

JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Summary
The Materials Planner key responsibility is to expedite or de-expedite direct material and adjust supplier schedules according to the demand plan and assure there's no excess or shortage of direct material per product demand requirements. Ensure material is delivered on time and maintains reasonable inventory levels. Monitor supplier delivery performance, backlog, and elevate potential supplier delivery issues that place the assembly line at risk of shutting down production.

Essential Functions

Plans and orders needed material quantities within needed delivery dates

Ensures good receipts according to requested delivery dates

Enforces purchasing agreement dates with suppliers

Ensures optimization of truck load for inbound deliveries

Manage PPAP expected dates with suppliers. Coordinates efforts between purchasing, engineering, and quality.

Checks order confirmations regarding price and delivery date. Works with purchasing to address discrepancies

Communicates to suppliers any drawing and/or product specifications changes. Ensures and monitors that supplier received and understood changes and requirements.





Manage returns to suppliers, debit notes, parts replacements on time.

Maintains the material master according to MRP fields

Ensures inventory level per agreed upon targets

Monitor inventory levels and expedited material as need to avoid production line disruptions

Controls inbound premium cost and ensures approval process is followed

Escalate unsolved backlog issue to assure assembly line is not disrupted

The employee has the authority to stop the production line, when he/she notices that the product has a quality problem or defect.

Support PSA Activities and procedures with team members

Perform all those activities that by the nature of the position are required.

Manage vendor accounts that are in the Asia/European continent.

Support with task related to overseas container follow ups.

Management & Supervisory Responsibilities

Job is NOT directly responsible for managing other employees.

Knowledge

SAP/ERP Knowledge

Experience

3-5 Years of experience in MRP and ERP systems.

Procurement exposure of different commodities (stampings, aluminum die casting, plastic injection, grey iron, fasteners)

SAP experience (preferred).

Skills

Solid analytical skills

Proficient in MS Excel

Sense of urgency

Education/Certifications

Bachelor’s degree required or APICS certification

What does KB Rail Mexico have to offer you?

Work-life balance that includes Paid Vacation & Holiday Paid Time Off

Vacation Premium

Major medical expenses

Christmas Bonus

Life insurance

Educational assistance program

Wellness program

Saving Fund

Pantry Vouchers

Personal Days Paid

Permits paid for: Marriage or Death of a direct relative

Attendance Bonuses

Cafeteria Subsidy

Subsidy for prescription glasses

Medical service in plant

Recognition Programs

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📌 MATERIALS PLANNER (Ciudad Acuña)
🏢 Knorr-Bremse
📍 Ciudad Acuña