Direct Buyer- Planner (Santiago de Querétaro)

Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies is a joint venture between Freudenberg and NOK Corp., headquartered in Plymouth, MI, operating more than 20 facilities and employing about 4,700 people across the Americas.

Location

Queretaro, On‑Site – Freudenberg‑NOK Sealing Technologies de Mexico S.A. de C.V.

Direct Buyer‑ Planner Responsibilities

• Materials planning and control: Analysis of raw material requirements based on customer demand, MRP management, min/max inventory levels, kanban systems, SAP parameter accuracy, ABC classification, and prevention of obsolescence and expiration.
• Supplier and purchasing management: Release of purchase orders (manual/EDI), follow‑up on on‑time deliveries, management of past‑due issues and recovery plans, supplier evaluations, and intracompany supplier performance tracking.
• Logistics and quality follow‑up: Coordination with Import/Export, traffic, quality, and warehouse teams to ensure shipment, arrival, release, quarantine disposition, and timely supply to production lines.
• Inventory and physical control: Inventory administration, participation in physical and cycle counts, analysis of variances, implementation of corrective actions, and update of systems and visual boards.
• Communication, reporting, and risk prevention: Daily, weekly, and monthly reports, daily meetings, early detection of potential material shortages, and proactive communication to prevent operational impact.
• S&OP and production plan execution: Ownership of monthly S&OP process, installed capacity validation, schedule attainment follow‑up, coordination with manufacturing, and support for new product launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Engineering degree, desirable bachelor's degree in Management or Logistics Engineering.
• Over 2 years, desirable 3 years of experience in automotive industry as a Buyer or Materials Assistant.
• Receipt and shipment management of material.
• Raw material knowledge.
• Knowledge of production planning and control.
• Inventory management.
• Direct and indirect purchases.
• Supplier development.
• Supply chain, traffic and logistics.
• Technical: MRP and Microsoft Office.
• Personal: Strategic vision, effective communication, teamwork, analysis and problem solving, leadership, positive attitude, result‑driven and negotiation.
• English (Intermediate‑Advanced).

Benefits

• Paid Holidays: With paid‑time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.
• Corporate Events: We celebrate success as a team, because only together can we achieve our goals.
• Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.
• Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.