Job Description

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

New trends and expectations are reshaping the automotive industry. Inspired by the exciting new challenges associated with this revolution, Faurecia anticipates the future of mobility developing cutting-edge solutions for smart life on board and sustainable mobility. If you’re willing to contribute and create value for tomorrow’s cleaner and smarter mobility, Faurecia is the place to be.

If you’re ambitious, driven and team-spirited, this is your opportunity to build a career as a Plant Material Planner in San Juan del Río, Qro.

Your mission, roles and responsibilities

Overall responsibilities and duties:

Support Plant Material Department by doing analysis based in authorized information to determine the needed raw mat quantity for production. Items need to arrive in quantity and time determined by SAP system. Avoid excess and obsolete material The main missions of the role are:

o Build up the Procurement Program by dividing and levelling piece procurements, based on inventory model.

o Follow up the Procurement Program realization by managing alert systems and follow the unloading, receipt and transportation of pieces.

o Follow supplier delivery performance (supplier Mis deliveries Per Million) and the service of logistics partners and propose appropriate improvement action plans.

o Adherence to material cost by following premium freight and spot buy budget.

o Secured supply for raw materials on weekly basis according to production plan (PDP)

o Claim to suppliers due to disruptions in the supply chain.

o Follow up current purchasing standards from schedule agreements (SA) with suppliers.

o Apply FES standards for effective procurement reliable receiving and just needed inventory.

o Verify that Sales and Production Plan (PIC) capacity requirements can be supported by suppliers and implement corrective actions when necessary.

o System set up and maintenance for parameters in SAP.

o Support and participate in the creation of methods to ensure the performance of the site’s management systems.

Your profile and competencies to succeed

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have/be:

Minimum education level: Bachelor´s degree in Engineering or international business

Language: Basic English.

Experience

o At least 6 months as a material planner

o Experience in automotive or electronic industrial Skills and competencies

o Knowledge for logistics general commercial terms (INCOTERMS).

o Negotiation Skills, Analytics skills.

o Ethical standards.

o Data analysis.

o Driven by results.

o Basic knowledge of Mexican health, safety, energy, and environmental standards.

o Basic knowledge and identification of environmental aspects and impacts.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

DATA ANALYSIS

EXCEL BASIC KNOWLEDGE

MRP KNOWLEDGE

CUSTOMER SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

PROBLEM SOLVING

BASICS IATF16949 KNOWLEDGE

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Manage complexity

Customer focus

Cultivates Innovation

Drives Results

Collaborates with others

What we can do for you

• At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.
• We are the seventh-largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development.
• We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast-changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count.
• We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility. Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in-person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world)
• We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans.
• Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net-Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action: use less, use better and use longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy.

Why join us

FORVIA, a global automotive technology supplier, comprises the complementary technology and industrial strengths of Faurecia and HELLA.

With over 137 500 people, including more than 12,000 R&D engineers across 40+ countries, FORVIA provides a unique and comprehensive approach to the automotive challenges of today and tomorrow. Composed of 6 business groups and a strong IP portfolio of over 12,400 patents, FORVIA is focused on becoming the preferred innovation and integration partner for OEMs worldwide.

In 2025, the Group achieved a consolidated revenue of 26.2 billion euros prior to IFRS 5. FORVIA SE is listed on the Euronext Paris market under the FRVIA mnemonic code and is a component of the SBF 120 index.

FORVIA aims to be a change maker committed to foreseeing and making the mobility transformation happen. www.forvia.com