Unilever
Manufacturing
MaterialPlannerCoordinator
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“Material Planner Coordinator at Unilever. Skills: Material Planning, Supply Chain, Inventory Management. Ensure material availability. Meet production plans”
What You'll Achieve.
High material availability service levels (>98%); Minimal production disruptions; Zero production disruptions; Optimized inventory levels; Proactive management of supply risks
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills; Problem-solving skills; Risk identification
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3–6 years Material Planning experience, 3–6 years Supply Planning experience, 3–6 years Production Planning experience, Manufacturing environment experience, ERP systems experience, MRP processes experience, Supplier coordination exposure, Inventory management exposure
Nice to Have
FMCG manufacturing experience preferred, SAP experience preferred, Import/export knowledge, Customs processes knowledge, Inventory optimization experience, Supply risk management experience
What You'll Do.
Ensure material availability
Meet production plans
Convert production plans to material requirements
Manage supply coverage
Identify material shortages
Escalate material shortages
Escalate supply risks
Maintain inventory parameters
Optimize inventory parameters
Coordinate with Procurement
Coordinate with suppliers
Ensure delivery reliability
Develop recovery plans
Track open purchase orders
Track inbound materials
Work with Warehouse teams
Work with Logistics teams
Work with Import/Export teams
Ensure smooth material flow
Ensure customs clearance
Ensure documentation compliance
Follow-up on documentation
Follow-up on timelines
Drive continuous improvement
Improve planning processes
Improve data accuracy
Prepare material risk reports
Communicate risk reports
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional alignment; Procurement; Warehouse; Logistics; Production Planning; Suppliers; Leadership
Communication Scope
Clear communication; Structured communication; Executive-ready communication
Full Job Description
# **Join us as Material Planner Coordinator** **Function:** Supply Chain / Planning **Reports to: **Planning Leader **Scope:** Local **Location:** Monterrey, Mexico **Terms & Conditions:** Full time **About the Role** We are looking for a Material Planner Coordinator to join the Monterrey Network Planning team. This role is critical to ensuring the uninterrupted supply of raw and packaging materials across our production lines, enabling us to deliver against our service, cost, and operational excellence targets. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing supply risks, optimizing inventory, and strengthening cross-functional alignment across Procurement, Warehouse, Logistics, and Production Planning. **Key Responsibilities** * Ensure material availability on time and in full to meet production plans and avoid line stoppages * Convert production plans into material requirements (MRP execution) and manage supply coverage * Identify, manage, and escalate material shortages and supply risks proactively * Maintain and optimize inventory parameters (safety stock, reorder points, lead times) * Coordinate closely with Procurement and suppliers to ensure delivery reliability and recovery plans * Track and manage open purchase orders, delays, and inbound materials * Work with Warehouse, Logistics, and Import/Export teams to ensure smooth material flow and customs clearance * Ensure compliance and follow-up of imported materials documentation and timelines * Drive continuous improvement initiatives in planning processes and data accuracy * Prepare and communicate material risk reports and KPIs to stakeholders and leadership **What We’re Looking For** Experience * 3–6 years of experience in: * Material Planning / Supply Planning / Production Planning * Manufacturing environment (FMCG preferred) * Experience in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and MRP processes * Exposure to supplier coordination and inventory management **Skills & Capabilities** * Strong analytical and
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