About this role
<p><span id="cke_bm_465S" style="display:none"> </span></p> <p>Req ID 87886 | El Marques - El Marqués, Mexico, TRW Sistemas de Frenado S. de R.L. de C.V.</p> <p> </p> <div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Job Description</b></H2> </div><div><p><strong>About the Team</strong></p> <p><br>The Plant El Marqués Materials team is responsible for ensuring stable and efficient end-to-end material flow to support production and customer delivery. The team works closely with Production Planning, Purchasing, Logistics, and external suppliers to align demand, supply, and inventory targets. With a strong focus on operational excellence, the team drives continuous improvement initiatives to optimize inventory, transportation costs, and supplier performance. Collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and proactive risk management are key success factors in the team.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>What you can look forward to as Expert Demand and Planning:</strong></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Manage end-to-end demand and material planning activities aligned with the Master Production Schedule (MPS) to ensure uninterrupted production and on-time</li> <li>customer delivery.</li> <li>Analyze and release material requirements to suppliers, reacting proactively to demand changes while optimizing inventory levels and transportation costs.</li> <li>Monitor supplier delivery performance, ensuring recovery plans are in place to avoid line disruptions and achieve operational targets.</li> <li>Track, analyze, and report material planning KPIs such as inventory levels, ITR, and supplier performance on a regular basis.</li> <li>Coordinate daily follow-up on critical components and escalate risks in a timely manner to internal stakeholders.</li> <li>Drive cost reduction initiatives by minimizing premium freight, optimizing truck utilization, and proposing Continuous Improvement (CIS) actions.<br> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Your Profile as </strong><strong>Expert Demand and Planning:</strong></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.</li> <li>Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in material planning, demand planning, or supply chain operations within an automotive manufacturing environment.</li> <li>Solid knowledge of MRP systems (e.g., SAP, QAD) and planning concepts such as Kanban, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma.</li> <li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.</li> <li>Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and Data Analysis.</li> <li>Fluent English (written and spoken) with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.<br> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Why you should choose ZF in El Marqués, Querétaro?</strong></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Competitive monthly salary with growth opportunities in a global technology-driven organization.</li> <li>Exposure to a multinational, cross-functional environment within ZF Chassis Solutions.</li> <li>Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning in supply chain and operations excellence.</li> <li>Stable, full-time employment with structured processes and clear career paths.</li> <li>A collaborative work culture focused on innovation, performance, and continuous improvement. </li> </ul></div></div></div><p> </p> <p>Be part of our ZF team as Expert Demand and Planning and apply now!</p> <p> </p>