Factored Global Planner-Buyer

About the role

Rockwell Automation is hiring a Factored Global Planner-Buyer in Monterrey to plan and procure goods and services for multiple distribution centers worldwide, covering the supply chain forecast-to-procurement cycle. The role leads and controls materials requirements, monitors inventory and on-time delivery, negotiates purchase contracts and selects suppliers, and reports to the Finished Goods Planning Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Develop supply and inventory plans to support customer demand and company goals.
• Manage purchase orders, forecasts and replenishment strategies with global suppliers and contract manufacturers.
• Monitor supplier performance, including on-time delivery, lead times, confirmation rates, inventory levels and capacity constraints.
• Analyze demand, supply and inventory data to identify risks, opportunities and corrective actions.
• Lead resolution of material shortages, past-due orders, excess inventory and supply disruptions.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, Quality and Engineering teams on new product introductions and production needs.
• Improve supplier accountability through business reviews, escalation management and continuous improvement programs.
• Evaluate inventory strategies and recommend actions to improve service levels while optimizing working capital.
• Maintain planning parameters and supply chain metrics tools, and take part in S&OP, forecast and supply reviews.
• Support contract negotiations and supplier agreements with planning and inventory insights.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• Preferred: at least 3 years of experience in supply planning, materials planning, procurement, purchasing, inventory management or supply chain operations.
• Advanced level of English.
• Teamwork and well-rounded knowledge of supply chain and materials planning.

Required skills

• Preferred: understanding of MRP, inventory and production principles.
• Preferred: SAP/ERP experience; Certified Supply Chain Professional certification desirable.
• Preferred: Power BI, data analytics or other reporting tools.
• Experience writing complex macros for Excel.

What we offer

• Hybrid work, with at least three days per week at a Rockwell location.
• Retirement benefits and life insurance.
• Savings fund, food coupons, cafeteria and transportation subsidies, and mindfulness programs.
• Paid time off after 6 months and an employee assistance program.