Material Planning and Procurement Specialist
Why join Aptiv? You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to some of the world’s leading automotive brands. See your work come to life on the road—helping make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Ready to shape the future of mobility with us?
YOUR ROLE
As a Material Planning and Procurement Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring the timely availability of raw materials and purchased components to support production schedules. This role manages MRP execution, supplier releases, and master data accuracy within SAP, while maintaining continuous communication with suppliers, logistics providers, and internal teams. You will play a critical role in balancing inventory levels, supporting new launches, and preventing production disruptions in an automotive manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities:
- Create, review, and analyze supplier releases (MRP, EDI, Web portals) and defined shipping windows.
- Ensure material availability to meet production schedules for raw materials and purchased components.
- Maintain and ensure accuracy of SAP Material Master Data, especially MRP-relevant parameters such as:
- Minimum lot sizes
- Safety stock and safety time
- In-transit time and pick-up days
- Analyze raw material and purchased part inventories and requirements on a daily basis, including future forecasts.
- Run and monitor MRP for assigned materials, ensuring compliance with inventory targets and release accuracy.
- Follow up daily with suppliers regarding delivery schedules, quantities, capacity constraints, and past due shipments.
- Escalate supplier issues and develop run-out or recovery plans when delivery risks are identified.
- Coordinate with 3PL providers or carriers to manage pick-up and delivery windows.
- Run and review Past Due Reports and ASN reports, communicate and adjust cumulative quantities (CUMs) with suppliers.
- Participate in engineering changes and new program launch meetings.
- Monitor material inventories by tracking production progress and identifying factors that may impact schedules.
- Communicate potential production or line disruptions caused by supplier issues, credit holds, quality or commercial concerns to leadership.
- Prepare shipping documentation in SAP for return shipments (RMAs).
- Validate and maintain supplier master data, including contact details and ship-from locations.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, safety, and PPE requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Must Haves (Basic Qualifications):
- Create, review, and analyze supplier releases (MRP, EDI, Web portals) and defined shipping windows.
- Ensure material availability to meet production schedules for raw materials and purchased components.
- Maintain and ensure accuracy of SAP Material Master Data, especially MRP-relevant parameters such as:
- Minimum lot sizes
- Safety stock and safety time
- In-transit time and pick-up days
- Analyze raw material and purchased part inventories and requirements on a daily basis, including future forecasts.
- Run and monitor MRP for assigned materials, ensuring compliance with inventory targets and release accuracy.
- Follow up daily with suppliers regarding delivery schedules, quantities, capacity constraints, and past due shipments.
- Escalate supplier issues and develop run-out or recovery plans when delivery risks are identified.
- Coordinate with 3PL providers or carriers to manage pick-up and delivery windows.
- Run and review Past Due Reports and ASN reports, communicate and adjust cumulative quantities (CUMs) with suppliers.
- Participate in engineering changes and new program launch meetings.
- Monitor material inventories by tracking production progress and identifying factors that may impact schedules.
- Communicate potential production or line disruptions caused by supplier issues, credit holds, quality or commercial concerns to leadership.
- Prepare shipping documentation in SAP for return shipments (RMAs).
- Validate and maintain supplier master data, including contact details and ship-from locations.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, safety, and PPE requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned
WHY JOIN US?
- You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
- You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
- You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.
YOUR BENEFITS AT APTIV:
- Savings Fund
- Pension Plan
- Christmas Bonus
- Attendance Bonus
- Vacation Premium
- Medical Expenses
- Life Insurance
- Social security (IMSS, INFONAVIT, Retirement)
- Recognition for innovation and excellence
- Opportunities to give back to the community
APPLY TODAY, AND TOGETHER LET’S CHANGE TOMORROW!
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