Sr. Planner

Employment Status: Full-time
Location: Leon, Mexico
Schedule: M-F on-site, 8-5/flex according to business needs
Reports To: Demand / Supply Director
Sr. Planner - Pilon Industries / Gymreapers
Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Pay
• 50% Employee Discount on

Summary:

The Demand & Supply Director owns LATAM forecasting, S&OP, procurement strategy, production planning, and the alignment of planning activities between the U.S. and Mexico. This role leads end-to-end demand and supply operations across all channels, ensuring accurate forecasting, efficient production scheduling, optimized inventory levels, and seamless cross-border coordination. The Director is responsible for building regional capabilities, driving strategic alignment, and delivering the planning structure needed to support high-growth operations in Mexico and LATAM.
Pilon Industries is looking for a highly skilled and strategic leader with exceptional organizational and analytical skills, and a proven track record managing complex supply chains in fast-paced, high-growth environments. Applicants with experience in manufacturing, planning, procurement, or integrated supply chain leadership are strongly encouraged to apply.

Summary:

Pilon Industries / Gymreapers is seeking a highly organized and analytical Senior Planner to support demand forecasting, supply planning, inventory management, and cross-functional alignment across Mexico and LATAM. The ideal candidate will have exceptional attention to detail, strong planning capabilities, and proven experience operating in fast-paced manufacturing or consumer-goods environments. Applicants with experience in supply chain planning, forecasting, procurement, or inventory optimization are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

Demand Planning & Forecasting

• Develop short- and long-term SKU-level demand forecasts using historical trends, seasonality, and sales inputs.
• Consolidate demand signals from Amazon MX, Mercado Libre, DTC MX, wholesale, and U.S. planning teams.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and identify deviations, drivers, and required corrective actions.
• Prepare demand reports, dashboards, and planning insights for monthly S&OP reviews.

Supply Planning & Production Coordination

• Translate approved demand forecasts into weekly and monthly supply plans.
• Coordinate with manufacturing and procurement to ensure materials, labor, and capacity requirements are met.
• Monitor production schedules and adjust plans as needed to address shortages, demand changes, or operational disruptions.
• Support planning alignment between Mexico operations and U.S. HQ.

Inventory Management

• Track raw materials, WIP, and finished goods inventory levels to maintain optimal stock positions.
• Monitor safety stock requirements and recommend adjustments based on forecast variability and lead-time performance.
• Identify low, excess, or obsolete inventory and provide recommendations for corrective actions.
• Ensure accurate inventory reporting in ERP/MRP systems.

Procurement & Material Planning Support

• Generate material requirements planning (MRP) based on production schedules and demand signals.
• Partner with purchasing to ensure timely delivery of raw materials and components.
• Review supplier lead times, minimum order quantities, and delivery performance.

S&OP Support & Cross-Functional Alignment

• Prepare reports, planning files, and scenario analyses for monthly S&OP meetings.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Finance, and Procurement to maintain alignment on demand and supply priorities.
• Communicate planning changes, risks, and constraints to stakeholders in a clear and timely manner.

Analytics & Reporting

• Build and maintain dashboards for demand accuracy, supply status, inventory health, and capacity utilization.
• Monitor KPIs including forecast accuracy, OTIF, inventory turns, fill rates, and planning adherence.
• Provide insights on trends, variances, and planning performance.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify planning gaps and lead initiatives to strengthen forecasting, inventory accuracy, and planning efficiency.
• Improve data quality, planning tools, templates, and process documentation.

Must Haves:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in demand planning, supply planning, MRP, or production planning (manufacturing preferred).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and Excel skills; familiarity with forecasting or planning tools.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (Contpaqi, Brightpearl).
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, manage shifting priorities, and maintain high accuracy.
• Knowledge of inventory, materials management, and planning best practices.

More About Us:
Our Core Values

• Grow or Die
• Customer Obsession
• Extreme Ownership
• Nothing is Given // Everything is Earned
• Be Humble
• 1% Better Everyday
• Live with Integrity
• Sacrifice

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