Central Planning Specialist
The Central Planning Specialist is responsible for coordinating and ensuring the availability of materials packaging and logistics resources required for new product launches within the automotive plant also is responsible to attend Customer Requirements during the phase Launch. This role focuses on planning controlling and monitoring all logistics activities related to the ramp-up phase ensuring on-time readiness of the supply chain to support SOP (Start of Production) and customer demand. The position-holder develops material flow strategies aligns capacity planning with suppliers and internal departments and ensures compliance with corporate logistics standards. They coordinate with cross-functional teams (production engineering purchasing and suppliers) to secure service parts packaging solutions and transportation routes while mitigating risks such as late BPOs/PPAPs or incorrect customer demand signals.
Knowledge of material planning (MRP ERP JDE/SAP).
Proficiency in logistics processes (BPO PPAP CTS AMIS MOPAR).
Management of launch and ramp-up KPIs (forecast accuracy OTIF expedites).
Use of visualization and reporting tools (advanced Excel Power BI dashboards).
Education Bachelors Degree in Logistics Industrial Engineering Industrial Administration or related field.
Certifications/Accreditations: APICS (CPIM/CSCP) Lean Six Sigma SAP or JDE certifications. Not mandatory but add value to the profile.
Previous Experience -35 years in logistics planning within automotive or complex manufacturing.
Previous experience in new launches or ramp-up.
Exposure to multicultural environments and OEM customers (Ford GM Stellantis etc.).
Experience coordinating with multiple plants/suppliers.
Languages Advanced English (mandatory for interaction with global teams and customers)
Availability to travel to plants in Mexico and the U.S.
Flexibility to attend meetings outside local working hours due to time zones.
Attractive compensation package
Flexible Options
Recognition awards company events family events university discount options and many more perks.
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