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Customer & Procurement Planner

Bosch GroupGuadalajara
On-site Full-time

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications for All Planners:Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.2–3 years of experience in supply chain planning, materials management, or procurement within a manufacturing or distribution context. Hands-on experience with SAP ERP at the transaction level, particularly in planning, purchasing, or inventory management. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting, and scenario modeling (experience with pivot tables, XLOOKUP, etc.). Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable planning decisions. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English, capable of maintaining professionalism in escalation situations. Results-oriented mindset with a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and meticulous attention to detail. Adaptable and able to thrive both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

About the job

As a Customer & Procurement Planner at Bosch, you will play a pivotal role in managing material flow throughout the North American supply chain, ensuring seamless operations for our customers, manufacturing plants, and internal logistics. Depending on the evolving needs of our business and team structure, you may focus on either Passthrough (Customer) Planning or Procurement (Raw Material) Planning. Our planners are expected to cultivate expertise in both domains, promoting agility and adaptability within the organization.

Note: Individual planners will be assigned a primary focus area based on specific team dynamics and business requirements. This job description encompasses both tracks to facilitate role mobility and cross-training within the planning team.

Track A: Customer & Passthrough Planning

In this track, you will procure finished goods from Bosch's global supply plants, manage inbound warehouse operations, and fulfill demands from OEM/Tier 1 customers.

A1. Inbound Planning & Procurement:

  • Create and oversee purchase orders and delivery schedules aligned with customer demand and inventory objectives.
  • Maintain a rolling demand forecast spanning over 24 months within SAP or Kinaxis Maestro to support long-term capacity planning.
  • Collaborate with supplying plants regarding prioritization, capacity issues, shortages, engineering changes, and end-of-production transitions.
  • Monitor order confirmations and proactively address discrepancies between confirmed and required quantities.
  • Update and manage planning master data, including lead times, minimum order quantities, lot sizes, safety stock levels, and MRP assignments.

A2. Warehouse Coordination:

  • Oversee inbound receipts, inventory management, and stock availability across North American warehouses.
  • Work with warehouse operations to resolve blocked stock, MRP exceptions, and inventory discrepancies.
  • Ensure visibility for goods-in-transit and facilitate timely clearance of open inbound deliveries.
  • Support warehouse functions through accurate ASN transmissions, delivery scheduling, and prioritization of outbound shipments.
  • Identify slow-moving and obsolete inventory in collaboration with warehouse teams, devising effective disposition strategies.

A3. Customer Management & Order Fulfillment:

  • Handle customer-facing planning for OEM and Tier 1 accounts across automotive, powersports, and commercial vehicle sectors.
  • Process and validate customer EDI releases, ensuring accurate order intake and timely fulfillment.
  • Transmit and validate Advance Shipping Notifications (ASNs) through customer portals as per their requirements.
  • Coordinate outbound shipments and track deliveries until they reach the final customer destination.
  • Proactively communicate supply chain developments to customers, addressing any potential issues or changes.

About Bosch Group

At Bosch, we are committed to empowering innovative technologies shaped by your ideas. Whether in mobility solutions, consumer goods, industrial technology, or energy and building technology, joining us means you will have the opportunity to enhance the quality of life on a global scale. Welcome to Bosch!

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