Unilever

Manufacturing

MaterialPlannerCoordinator

$365–545k ~AI est. Monterrey, Mexico FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid candidates.

The Brief

“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.

Manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

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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