Org Marketing Statement
Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies and systems. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.parker.com or @parkerhannifin.
Responsibilities
- Are you ready to shape a brighter future?
In Motion Systems Group and Hydraulic Systems Division, we play a pivotal role in applications that change our world. We are in almost everything that moves. With our wide range of technologies, we help our customers solve their most complex engineering challenges by living our purpose: enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow.
We believe that our team members are our key assets and that a diverse workforce is a driving force to bring our purpose to life. We foster a culture where every team member feels safe, included and empowered. We all belong, we all matter, and we all make a difference.
We have an exciting opening for a Senior Planner Buyer – Motion Control (Hydraulic Products) in Toluca, México. This positionis responsible for the timely supply of raw materials, components, and consumables, as well as for developing and coordinating the production schedule, closely monitoring priorities and customer requirements. This role must optimize inventory levels in order to achieve the division’s targets for customer service, cost reduction, and inventory reduction in a manufacturing environment for hydraulic products.
Additionally, this position is responsible for calculating and maintaining Kanban loop parameters and managing supply agreements with key suppliers (including consignment schemes), ensuring a continuous flow of materials to production.
Your main responsibilities
- Plan and coordinate the production schedule based on demand, capacity, and material availability.
- Ensure on-time supply of raw materials, components, and consumables, preventing line stoppages due to material shortages.
- Manage and optimize inventory levels, aligned with customer service and cost-reduction objectives.
- Administer and maintain Kanban parameters (loops, cards, lot sizes, reorder points, etc.).
- Monitor and manage supply agreements and consignment programs with key suppliers.
- Analyze consumption, lead times, forecasts, and supplier performance to improve planning.
- Collaborate closely with Production, Warehouse, Purchasing, and Logistics to ensure material availability.
- Follow up on priorities and changes in demand, adjusting production and purchasing plans as needed.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory, service, costs, and planning processes.
Qualifications
We are looking for a talent with
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related fields (Industrial, Mechanical or similar).
- At least 5 years of experience in Materials Planning / Production Planning / Purchasing roles within a manufacturing environment.
- Advanced English (ability to interact with global teams and international suppliers).
- Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP and/or JDE (JD Edwards).
- Preferable experience in:
- Automotive industry
- Manufacturing of metal components
- Hydraulic and pneumatic products
- Knowledge and hands-on experience with pull systems (Kanban) and inventory management.
- Strong analytical skills, results orientation, and sense of urgency.
- Ability to work in cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders.
Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.
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Drug-Free Workplace
In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.
