MATERIALS PLANNER (S032)LOCATION: Acuna / Coahuila (MX-COA), Mexico | BRAND: Knorr-Bremse | REQUISITION ID: ***** | JOB GRADE: 14 | ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-siteSince ****, 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 DESCRIPTIONPosition 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 FunctionsPlans and orders needed material quantities within needed delivery datesEnsures good receipts according to requested delivery datesEnforces purchasing agreement dates with suppliersEnsures optimization of truck load for inbound deliveriesManage PPAP expected dates with suppliers.
Coordinates efforts between purchasing, engineering, and quality.Collaborates In vendor related projectsChecks order confirmations regarding price and delivery date.




Works with purchasing to address discrepanciesCommunicates 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 fieldsEnsures inventory level per agreed upon targetsMonitor inventory levels and expedited material as need to avoid production line disruptionsControls inbound premium cost and ensure approval process is followedEscalate unsolved backlog issue to assure assembly line is not disruptedThe 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 membersPerform 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 ResponsibilitiesJob is NOT directly responsible for managing other employees.KnowledgeSAP/ERP KnowledgeBlueprint interpretationMS Office proficiencyExperience3-5 Years of experience in MRP and ERP systems.Procurement exposure of different commodities (stampings, aluminum die casting, plastic injection, grey iron, fasteners)Effective negotiationSAP experience (preferred).
SkillsSolid analytical skillsProficient in MS ExcelAssertivenessSense of urgencyExcellent communication (English/Spanish)Education/CertificationsBachelor's degree required or APICS certificationWhat does KB Rail Mexico have to offer you?
Work-life balance that includes Paid Vacation & Holiday Paid Time OffVacation PremiumMajor medical expensesChristmas BonusLife insuranceEducational assistance programWellness programSaving FundPantry VouchersPersonal Days PaidPermits paid for: Marriage or Death of a direct relativeAttendance BonusesCafeteria SubsidySubsidy for prescription glassesMedical service in plantRecognition Programs#J-*****-Ljbffr

📌 Materials Planner (Coahuila de Zaragoza)
🏢 Knorr-Bremse
📍 Coahuila de Zaragoza