Materials Planner Specialist! (Guadalajara)

Materials Planner Specialist

You will work with Operations Teams to ensure the smooth flow of materials throughout the product development and manufacturing process. As a Material Management Specialist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the end-to-end material management, planning, procurement, inventory control, material flow optimization and supplier coordination.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to understand demand, share forecasts, track supplier readiness, and report.
• Monitor supplier lead times and ensure order coverage based on demand.
• Review supplier IO plans, identify risks, and develop mitigation plans.
• Resolve operational issues for PO coverage, invoicing, and master data.
• Track and report key metrics such as material availability and on-time delivery.
• Support NPI efforts by ensuring material alignment, timelines and production ramps.
• Ensure compliance with customer internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements related to material management.

Minimum Qualifications / Skills

• Bachelor’s degree with 4-6 years of experience in supply chain management, logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proficiency in data analysis and the ability to interpret complex data sets for informed decision making.
• Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills and familiarity with data analysis tools.

Preferred Qualifications / Skills

• Experience working with contract manufacturers and suppliers.
• Proficiency in material planning software and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills to manage and track transactional details.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams.
• Problem‑solving mindset and the ability to resolve complex material-related issues.
• Knowledge of supplier relationship management.
• Proficiency in English (both written and spoken). Additional languages are a plus.

Why join Genpact?

• Lead AI‑first transformation – Build and scale AI solutions that redefine industries.
• Make an impact – Drive change for global enterprises and solve business challenges that matter.
• Accelerate your career – Gain hands‑on experience, world‑class training, mentorship, and AI certifications to advance your skills.
• Grow with the best – Learn from top engineers, data scientists, and AI experts in a dynamic, fast‑moving workplace.
• Committed to ethical AI – Work in an environment where governance, transparency, and security are at the core of everything we build.
• Thrive in a values‑driven culture – Our courage, curiosity, and incisiveness – built on a foundation of integrity and inclusion – allow your ideas to fuel progress.

Genpact is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. Genpact is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

Furthermore, please do note that Genpact does not charge fees to process job applications and applicants are not required to pay to participate in our hiring process in any other way. Examples of such scams include purchasing a 'starter kit,' paying to apply, or purchasing equipment or training.