At Daimler Truck group we are one of the world's largest commercial vehicle manufacturers, with over 40 production sites around the globe and more than 100,000 employees. We offer light, medium and heavy duty trucks, city and intercity buses, coaches and bus chassis. Tailored financial services are also part of our portfolio.

 

Daimler Buses Mexico is part of Daimler Truck, we began our history 29 years ago; we have revolutionized the passenger transportation industry, leading the Mexican market for 25 consecutive years. It is a pride to move to Mexico, and also a great responsibility, which commits us to work to build comprehensive mobility solutions for our clients every day. A team passionate about buses, technology, innovation and creativity is what makes up this great family. Our Plant, better known as “The Bus House” in García Nuevo León, was inaugurated in 1994, where around 96,300 units have been produced, which places us as leaders in the industry, moving more than 38 million passengers daily. Our people reflect the company values: Passion, Respect, Integrity and Discipline; we are looking for engaged individuals to join this diverse group, which manages ever-changing challenges.

Integrated production planning & supplier capacity AM

Lead the end-to-end planning process from order intake and configuration to production scheduling and supplier capacity validation, ensuring a feasible, efficient, and reliable execution of customer demand aligned with Daimler Truck operational, financial, and delivery targets.

We are looking for: Integrated production planning & supplier capacity Assistant Manager

 

In this position, you will be in charge of:

 

Sales Configuration & Order Management

Ensure processing, validation, and release of sales orders in SAP according to customer requirements

Manage and maintain the integrity of the sales book aligned with Engineering and Commercial guidelines

Create and maintain product specifications and bill of materials (BOM)

Resolve cross-functional specification discrepancies

Production Planning & Scheduling

Develop and maintain the master production plan aligned with demand and capacity

Ensure feasibility between demand, internal capacities, and material availability

Coordinate cross-functional alignment with Sales, Engineering, Logistics, and Manufacturing

Monitor production plan adherence and on-time delivery (OTD) performance

Identify and manage operational constraints and bottlenecks

Supplier Capacity Management & Development

Lead supplier capacity management through supplier committee, ensuring timely decision-making under constraints

Evaluate and ensure supplier production capacity meets business requirements

Monitor supplier performance in terms of deliveries, capacity, and lead times

Identify and mitigate capacity-related risks across the supply chain

Develop and implement supplier capacity improvement plans

Aligning supplier capacity with production plans and demand

Continuous Improvement & Performance

Drive initiatives to improve plan stability, specification accuracy, and operational efficiency

Ensure achievement of key performance indicators (OTD, plan adherence, supplier performance)

Translate business strategic objectives into feasible production plans and capacity alignment across demand, specifications, and supply

*Ensure compliance with actions required to obtain and maintain applicable management systems

*Use IT/OT systems in accordance with SITS guidelines

*Always be in strict Alignment with current local and international applicable regulations, such as Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), Daimler Truck Code of Conduct, as well as any other policy and procedure established for Daimler Truck.

 

  

Training:

Bachelor’s degree in industrial, Mechanical, Automotive Engineering or related field (master’s degree preferred)

 

Specific knowledge:

Advanced SAP knowledge (sales orders, BOM, MRP, scheduling modules); Forecasting and demand planning (AFAB), Production and , capacity planning, Supplier management and supply base understanding, Ability to interpret technical product specifications

Experience: +5 years of experience in production planning, order management, specifications, or supplier management within the automotive industry

Experience in cross-functional coordination and leadership within a manufacturing environment

 

Language: Fluent in English.

 

Working model: Onsite – 5 days at office

Local contract terms with Daimler Buses México Plant.

Competencies:

Analytical thinking and problem solving, Results-oriented mindset, Decision-making capability, Effective communication, Cross-functional leadership, Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Required Efforts: moving within office, shop‑floor, and production areas as needed, remaining seated for extended periods, communicating effectively, reading, interpreting, and analyzing technical information.

“If you consider that we need to make some reasonable adjustment so you can continue with your application process for this vacancy, please let us know by mentioning it in your resume information. We would like to be able to help you and we will respond as soon as possible.”

 

These data are not required by the company and should not be included in the curriculum vitae, age, gender, photograph, address, nationality or name of the educational institution.

 

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At Daimler Buses Mexico, we appreciate individual strengths that lead to the best team performance and aspire to become a truly diverse, equitable and inclusive company, inspiring a culture that fosters a deep sense of belonging.

We value diversity among our colleagues; we encourage diversity and respect the principle of equal treatment. The diversity of ideas, approaches and skills enhances the quality of our work and thus ensures our long-term success.

We want to benefit from social diversity, languages, cultures and life projects. We encourage and respect this diversity. 
For this reason, we do not discriminate against anyone and treat all people equally regardless of their origin, nationality, religion and beliefs, political or trade union activity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or medical condition.

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