Johnson Electric

Materials & Production Planner

Johnson Electric  •  Mexico (Onsite)  •  1 hour ago
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Job Description

Join Our Team as a Materials & Production Planner at Johnson Electric!

Location: Zacatecas, Mexico (onsite)
Vacancy Type: Existing Position

Please Note: This role requires strong English communication skills, including reading, writing, and speaking, as English is used regularly in business communications and collaboration with global teams. To ensure an efficient review process, please submit your resume/CV in English.

As our next Materials and Production Planner, you’ll be at the forefront of ensuring the efficient flow of materials from receiving through production and shipment. Your expertise in production planning, inventory management, supply chain operations, and ERP systems will be critical to maintaining customer service levels, optimizing inventory, and supporting manufacturing operations.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

  • Employee Empowerment: A culture that empowers employees to take initiative and make impactful decisions.
  • Diverse Projects: Work on a variety of projects across different industries, gaining broad experience.
  • Mentorship Opportunities: Access to mentorship programs that help you grow both personally and professionally.
  • Global Mobility: Opportunities for international assignments and transfers to broaden your career horizons.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Generate and maintain Shop Floor Schedules and Material Usage Control Lists (MUCL).
• Create system orders to support customer requirements and production demands.
• Monitor forecasts and analyze changes in customer demand requirements.
• Confirm delivery commitments and support customer service requirements.
• Follow up on daily production performance and material availability.
• Review inventory levels and maintain optimal stock levels to support operations.
• Support engineering changes and product phase-in/phase-out activities.
• Manage Oracle MPS/MRP planning processes and system transactions.
• Develop and communicate supplier material requirements.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier delivery performance.
• Support production scheduling to ensure customer requirements are met on time.
• Resolve receiving discrepancies and support three-way match reconciliation activities.
• Generate purchase and replenishment orders for materials.
• Coordinate logistics requirements and communicate delivery instructions to freight forwarders.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to materials planning and inventory management.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in planning, materials management, logistics, or supply chain operations, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Strong knowledge of material planning and logistics processes.
• Experience with production scheduling, forecasting, and demand planning.
• Advanced knowledge of Oracle MPS/MRP systems or similar ERP platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Experience in automotive manufacturing environments.
• Experience managing supplier schedules and logistics coordination.
• Knowledge of inventory optimization and cost reduction strategies.
• Experience supporting engineering changes and new product introductions.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.

How to Apply:

Apply online at www.johnsonelectric.com — We can’t wait to meet you!

Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team


Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.

Johnson Electric

About Johnson Electric

At Johnson Electric, our vision is to be the world’s definitive provider of innovative and reliable motion systems.

We are a global leader in electric motors, actuators, motion subsystems and related electro-mechanical components, serving a broad range of industries including Automotive, Smart Metering, Medical Devices, Business Equipment, Home Automation, Ventilation, White Goods, Power Tools, and Lawn & Garden Equipment. The Group is headquartered in Hong Kong and employs over 30,000 individuals in more than 20 countries worldwide. We are listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.

Attracting and developing the Right People, putting them in the Right Jobs and providing them with the Right Environment to excel at what they do are the 3 pillars that underlie Johnson Electric’s people strategy and human capital initiatives, with the ultimate vision to become “One Johnson around the world, a great company and a great place to work!”.

In 2016, Johnson Electric Hong Kong was recognized as one of Asia’s Best Companies To Work For by HR Asia Magazine. The Group will continue to attract and retain top talents in support of the Company’s ambitious growth strategy.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Shatin, NT, HK
Year Founded
Unknown
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