Supply Chain Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to lead and optimize end-to-end supply chain operations at our Matehuala manufacturing facility. This role is critical in ensuring material availability, driving operational efficiency, and supporting the plant’s growth within a high-mix, low-to-medium volume production environment.

The Supply Chain Manager will report directly to the Plant Manager and lead a cross-functional team responsible for planning, purchasing, inventory control, and materials management.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

Supply Chain Leadership

• Lead all site-level supply chain functions, including:
• Purchasing (execution, not strategic sourcing)
• Material planning
• Inventory control
• Production scheduling
• Oversee and develop a team of four direct reports:
• Planning Manager
• Purchasing Manager
• Inventory Control Manager
• Materials Manager

Operational Execution

• Ensure on-time delivery to customers through effective planning and coordination.
• Manage factory scheduling and capacity planning aligned with production demands.
• Drive inventory optimization, including reduction initiatives and accuracy improvements.
• Implement and maintain robust material flow strategies across SMT, molding, stamping, and final assembly operations.

Process Improvement & Lean Initiatives

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean principles.
• Implement and sustain pull systems and Kanban methodologies.
• Drive adoption of Demand-Driven MRP (DDMRP) where applicable.
• Upgrade team capabilities through training, standardization, and process improvements.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

Supplier & Stakeholder Management

• Manage supplier performance at the plant level (delivery, quality, cost).
• Collaborate with global procurement teams (who own sourcing contracts).
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, quality, and engineering teams.

Performance Management (KPIs)

• On-time delivery performance
• Inventory reduction and turns
• Inventory accuracy
• Material cost savings

Executive Communication

• Prepare and deliver regular executive presentations.
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to leadership.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience of 10-15+ years in Supply Chain Management (preferably Automotive or Electronics sector).
• Proven leadership experience in manufacturing environments
• Professional English proficiency
• Strong presentation and communication skills

Preferred

• Experience in high-mix, low-to-medium volume manufacturing
• Proven Lean Initiative experience

If you meet the criteria described above and would like to learn more, please contact Laura Gonzalez at [email protected] Please attach your current resume and include " Supply Chain Manager-Matehuala " in the subject line of your email.