Inbound Planner

Requisition ID: 39220- Job Location(s): Apodaca, MXDepartment: Purchasing & LogisticsLocation: Apodaca,Nuevo Leon, Mexico**Job Summary**:This position is responsible for driving secure direct material deliveries to Danfoss factories at the right time and in the right quantity. The Planner will cooperate with suppliers and procurement to maintain required OTD (On-Time Delivery) levels, place orders for raw materials according to expected demand, and ensure close cooperation between planning and inbound logistics.**Key Responsibilities**:Secure direct material deliveries to Danfoss factories at the right time and in the right quantity.Cooperate with suppliers and procurement to maintain required OTD levels.Place orders for raw materials according to expected demand.Secure order confirmation, follow-up, and update orders.Ensure close cooperation between planning and inbound logistics.Analyze and close blocked invoices.Maintain safety stock, remove or establish safety stock, maintain manual when needed, and work with slow movers.Support the process of stock accuracy control.Support OLA (On-Line Availability) and drive SLA (Service Level Agreement) processes.Secure logistic input (capacity & material flexibility, MOQ).Use the zoning tool proactively to achieve the needed stock level.Contribute to KPI (Key Performance Indicator) achievement: Inventory, DOI (Days of Inventory), cost savings.Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, standardization, and improvement process related tools, together with department colleagues, procurement, quality, and others across the supply chain.Support innovative changes to existing setups.Drive Inbound related RCPS (Root Cause Problem Solving), participate in projects related to other functions.**Success Criteria**:OTD Targets achievementOLA/SLA targets achievementInventory & DOI targetsDevelopment and optimization of IBL (Inbound Logistics) processesContinuous improvementCustomer Reliability targets met, Secure supplier developmentDevelop and optimize processesParticipate in workshopsSecure benchmarking and share best practicesRequired Competencies:**Business Competencies**:Strategic ThinkingLogistic processes (MIFA, Kanban, VMI, Consignment stock, etc.)Project managementEnglish SkillsTotal cost of ownershipNegotiationRoot cause Problem Solving (RCPS)Cross-cultural AwarenessOrganizing and prioritizingPersonal Competencies:Continuous Improvement Focus (Proactive)Analysis and Problem solvingEthicalDrive and persistenceExtrovertCommunicationInitiativeTime managementStructuredRequired Qualifications:Supply chain understanding - relevant educationSAP P01/P24/P13 & CDS View Knowledge, PP & MM module, PTP process, SNC/TMS/GTMMicrosoft office (Excel medium level)AnaplanNegotiation techniqueRequired Languages:English (B2 and above)Typical Experience & Background:0-2+ years of experienceBachelor's degree (commercial or logistics disciplines preferred)**Benefits**:Career DevelopmentBonus systemPaid vacationOpportunity to join Employee Resource GroupDanfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 42.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 42.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.