EMS Planning Manager (Zapopan, Jalisco)

Job Description

• The Supply Planning & Logistics Department (SP&L) within the Procurement Engineering & Electronics Manufacturing (P&EM) organization is responsible for supply planning inventory management and delivery of externally produced parts for The LEGO Group.
• The Planning Manager is accountable for ensuring the Mexico EMS factory produces Tech Elements on time at cost and at quality feeding downstream LEGO packing factories without disruption. This is an individual contributor role focused on EMS factory planning execution key component availability and cross-functional coordination of factory operations. The role represents supply planning for the Mexico EMS node in programs and forums and supports supply term negotiations in collaboration with the Sr. EMS Planning Manager. Success is measured by service level to downstream factories EMS factory productivity component availability NPI readiness and cost-to-serve improvements.

Core Responsibilities

• Owns supply and factory planning for Tech Elements at the EMS factory handling daily weekly and monthly planning cycles production schedules capacity utilization and build plans to ensure on-time supply to downstream LEGO packing factories at target service level and cost.
• Ensures availability of key electronic components and critical raw materials at the EMS factory through buffer stock management allocation decisions expedite governance and early risk escalation in collaboration with Procurement and component suppliers.
• Acts as the primary planning point of contact for the EMS partner leading weekly commit reviews resolving supply and capacity exceptions and driving supplier performance (OTD quality commit adherence) through structured reviews and corrective actions.
• Drives cross-functional EMS factory operations with Procurement Quality Engineering NPI and EMS factory ensuring on-time production quality yield component readiness and rapid issue resolution to maintain factory efficiency.
• Partners with NPI to secure readiness of new Tech Elements at the EMS factory for product launches including pre-build volume qualification ramp plans and end-to-end lifecycle planning (NPI replenishment phase-out).
• Represents supply planning for the EMS node in cross-functional programs and operational forums and supports the negotiation and renewal of supply terms (volume commitments flexibility clauses capacity reservations) in collaboration with the Supply Chain and Procurement.
• Leads continuous improvement projects to optimize EMS factory productivity reduce lead time improve flexibility and lower cost-to-serve analyzing cost drivers (premium freight idle OT expedites scrap) and performing structural actions to reduce exceptions.
• Maintains inventory and safety stock strategies for Tech Elements and key components at the EMS factory balancing service levels and working capital and leverages planning systems (ERP and planning tools) effectively to improve planning accuracy.

Are you up for the challenge

• Experience in procurement supply planning and inventory management.
• Demonstrated knowledge in Supply Chain Management Purchasing Capacity planning Inventory management and control Logistics.
• A clear understanding of the manufacturing environment and adequate knowledge of the electronics manufacturing industry.
• Strong in team member leadership skills towards external partners and suppliers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of ERP system (e.g. SAP).
• Potential training in Europe TBD within the first 3 months.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time including prior to any advertised closing date. So if youre interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Whats in it for you

Here are some of what to expect:

FamilyCareLeave We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.

Insurances All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.

Wellbeing We want you to be your best self so youll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programs run by local teams where you are based

ColleagueDiscount We know youll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.

Bonus We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible youll be rewarded through our bonus scheme

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We strive to create a diverse dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group where everyone feels safe valued and they belong.

The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex gender identity or expression race/ethnicity national origin sexual orientation disability age religion and Veteran status) to apply for roles in our team.

We support our employees in being there for the moments that matter in life and celebrate families of all kinds the loved ones that make us who we are. Being part of the LEGO Group also means taking part in our annual Play Day playing a part in building a sustainable future and continuing our mission to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow.

The LEGO Group is fully committed to Childrens Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening as a condition of the offer.

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We conduct drug screening as a part of our drug free workplace policy and in support of our commitment to the health and safety of our employees.

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