Material Planner & Site Operations Analyst

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Join us as Material Planner & Site Operations Analyst Function: Demand Planning Scope: National Location: Nuevo León- Salinas Victoria Terms & Conditions: Full-time, on-site position. No national or international relocation bonus applies. Advanced English is mandatory for this role. JOB PURPOSE Unilever is a place where you can bring your purpose to life through the work you do-creating a better business and a better world. You will be part of beloved brands that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. You will lead innovations, both big and small, that drive business growth. You will learn from brilliant leaders and colleagues who will provide mentorship and inspiration so that you can become the best version of yourself. If you want to be part of Unilever's story, contributing to the creation of a completely new site that aspires to be a world-class factory-future-ready and a benchmark both internally and externally-this role is for you! MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES You will be responsible for the weekly management of planning and scheduling requirements, ensuring excellent customer service while maintaining predefined finished and semi-finished product inventory levels. This role is key within the scheduling department to optimize network capacity and ensure the achievement of service, inventory, and cost targets. As a Material Planner, you will oversee the factory planning process, maintain Bills of Materials (BOM), and ensure optimal placement of purchase orders for raw materials and packaging materials. You will work closely with Procurement and suppliers to manage material arrivals in line with the production plan, avoiding shortages and carefully controlling inventories of raw materials, WIP, and packaging. WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED Knowledge of material planning principles (MRP, inventory models). Ability to manage the planning cycle, overseeing the generation and release of dependent demand to the supply base. Oversee the creation and release of purchase orders for packaging materials and raw materials required to execute the production schedule. Directly manage the scheduling process. Effectively communicate with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries. Manage inventory levels (NFG) to meet plant and category targets. Ensure suppliers comply with all material specifications, analyzing their performance using Procurement tools. Lead or facilitate scheduling and manufacturing meetings as needed. Manage relevant KPIs and communicate them effectively to stakeholders. EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related fields 1-2 years of experience in Planning, Logistics, or Manufacturing, preferably within FMCG, manufacturing, or automotive industries Advanced English (mandatory) SAP (Production module P1P) experience is preferred Strong Excel skills Power BI (desirable) Understanding of MRP and planning processes Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bring ing their 'Whole Self' to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.