PLANNER 1, PROCUREMENT
LOCATION: Acuna / Coahuila (MX-COA), Mexico | BRAND: Bendix | REQUISITION ID: 11120 | JOB GRADE: 14
| ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site
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JOB DESCRIPTION:
Position Summary:
This position is an entry-level, tactical role responsible for executing foundational SAP transactions and clerical activities in support of Central Planner 2, Central Planner 3, and Supplier Integrators. This position focuses on transactional accuracy, documentation discipline, foundational SAP execution and maintenance, and report distribution. The role does not include planning decisions, shortage management, or independent decision-making.
Essential Functions:
• Create, adjust, and maintain purchase orders for externally sourced components
• Update purchase orders with supplier acknowledged ship dates and quantities
• Confirm purchase order pricing and quantities and support invoice matching
• Input and maintain customer and supplier order data within ERP systems
• Transmit releases to suppliers and track acknowledgements
• Assist in monitoring inventory levels and inventory accuracy for purchased components
• Maintain material master, purchasing info records, and planning parameters as directed
• Ensure FIFO compliance through data accuracy and transaction timing
• Track inbound shipments and verify receipt or non-receipt for purchased materials
• Communicate with freight carriers, customs brokers, and logistics partners as needed
• Support expediting activities by tracking delivery risks and hot parts
• Maintain documentation related to compliance including packing slips
• Refresh and distribute standard purchasing and inventory reports
• Document discrepancies, corrective actions, and transaction changes
• Maintain filing and audit documentation for orders and receipts
• Interface with Purchasing, Supplier Integration, Quality, and Finance teams
• Participate in cross functional meetings to build supply chain knowledge
• Follow EHS and system governance
Knowledge:
• Basic SAP navigation and data entry
• Basic understanding of MRP and ERP systems
• Basic understanding of data integrity and documentation discipline
• General understanding of supply chain and logistics processes
Experience:
• 0–2 years in supply chain, materials, procurement planning, or operations (SAP exposure preferred).
• Experience in executing ERP/MRP transactions (purchase orders, confirmations, master data maintenance) preferred.
• Experience working with suppliers and logistics partners (tracking shipments, acknowledgements, and receipts) preferred.
Skills:
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Basic analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to follow structured processes and instructions
• Basic interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in operations, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration preferred.
Position Requirements:
The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
What does Bendix have to offer you?
- Work-life balance that includes Paid Vacation & Holiday Paid Time Off
- Vacation Premium
- Major medical expenses
- Christmas Bonus
- Life insurance
- Educational assistance program
- Wellness program
- Saving Fund
- Pantry Vouchers
- Personal Days Paid
- Permits paid for: Marriage or Death of a direct relative
- Attendance Bonuses
- Cafeteria Subsidy
- Subsidy for prescription glasses
- Medical service in plant
- Recognition Programs
- Gym