What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Planner & Logistics Coordinator position at Sphere Renewables?
Overall goal: Ensure material availability to Mexico and logistics flow between suppliers, Mexico and U.S. operations
Duties and responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities
- Plan and manage material requirements for the Mexico manufacturing facility based on U.S. assembly demand
- Research and recommend suppliers, issue and manage purchase orders for raw materials, components, and consumables
- Maintain alignment between US based and Mexico based teams
- Communicate demand changes and priorities clearly in English and Spanish
- Develop and maintain delivery schedules from the Mexico facility to the U.S. assembly site
- Coordinate transportation, shipping documentation, and crossborder logistics
- Monitor shipments, lead times, and delivery performance
- Maintain accurate planning and transaction data within ERP/MRP systems
- Track inventory levels at both U.S. and Mexico locations
- Translate demand changes into updated production, material, and logistics plans
- Support in the development and adherence to Sales Budget including GP1.
- Proactive communication with team regarding changes in schedule that may adversely impact meeting or exceeding Sales Budget.
- Oversee the operations of Sphere Mexico, including order intake, processing, accounts receivable, invoicing, and related administrative tasks.
- Gain a thorough understanding of Customer Bill of Materials (BOMs) and assist in accurately loading new project BOMs into the ERP system.
- Assist in accurately loading and updating part information into Item Master Data in the ERP system
- Ensure the accurate receipt, review, and entry of customer purchase orders and contracts into the ERP system.
- Manage the full lifecycle of sales orders, including preparation, dispatch through the ERP system, collection and maintenance of shipping documentation, and timely invoicing.
- Collaborate in the successful implementation of new projects by coordinating with the Business Development, Sales, and Operations teams, ensuring seamless execution and customer satisfaction.
- Some travel may be required to meet with Customer; local or on install sites
- Accurately enter sales orders into the ERP system upon receipt, ensuring timely processing and fulfilment.
- Wear required Personal Protective Equipment [PPE]
- Participate in company sponsored safety trainings
- Follow safe work practices
- Audit on a regular basis and report any unsafe/hazardous conditions
- Comply with the company’s Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality [HSEQ] Policy, E002
- 3 7 years of experience in supply chain planning, logistics coordination, or operations support
- Experience working with manufacturing and assembly operations
- Experience coordinating U.S. Mexico crossborder supply chains
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel
- Strong organizational and problemsolving skills
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (written and verbal)
- Knowledge of production processes and equipment
- Able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
- Excellent organizational, problemsolving, and communication skills
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Experience in composite manufacturing or engineered products
- Familiarity with customs, import/export, and freight coordination
- Experience in a startup or fastchanging manufacturing environment
- Additional language skills are a plus for supplier communication
Salary : $60,000 - $80,000