**Position:** Materials Planner Associate II **Job Description:** Arrow Electronics is a global provider of products, services, and solutions to industrial and commercial users of electronic components and enterprise computing solutions. Arrow Electronics guides innovation forward for over 220,000 leading technology manufacturers and service providers. With 2023 sales of $33 billion, Arrow develops technology solutions that improve business and daily life. The company maintains 228 locations worldwide with over 90 locations served. A Fortune 133 company with 22,000 employees worldwide, Arrow brings technology solutions to a breadth of markets, including telecommunications, information systems, transportation, medical, industrial, and consumer electronics. Arrow provides specialized services and expertise across the entire product lifecycle. Arrow does this by connecting customers to the right technology at the right place, time, and price. Arrow provides extraordinary value to customers and suppliers - the best technology companies in the world - and connects them through the company's industry-leading services. Principal Accountabilities ● Plan and pipeline inventory using Demantra for high complex customer demand—high dollar value and/or large part count. ● Prepare both Arrow generated and customer supplied forecast uploads to demantra and manage the exceptions generated from the demantra processing. Resolve any upload and/or output issues from demantra ● Review demantra parameters and make recommendations/changes to ensure achievement of company inventory turns goals. Demantra using manugistics where applicable to assure best forecast input. Manage the more complex In-Plant Stores and consignment engagements to assure both adequate supply and maximum turns. Manage excess inventory including concentration on slow moving and/or sludge. ● Represent the regional planning team in setting up consignments/In-Plant Stores, kanban systems, ABC Low Value analyses, etc. Work with Digital Supply Chain Solutions and Sales in implementation of new engagements until operational. ● Participate as regional inventory champion on CPI teams or other inventory related task forces. Provide training and/or mentor new material planners and be back up for Regional Materials Manager as required. Job Complexity Professional: ● Has no discretion to vary from established procedures ● Has no related work experience or has work experience but requires formal training in theories/concepts in own function ● Works under general supervision ● Fluent English ● Intermediate - Advanced excel Support: (Associate) ● Has advanced specialized skills or is multi-skilled through job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience ● Works independently; receives minimal guidance ● Acts as an informal resource for colleagues ● Identifies and resolves key issues and patterns from partial/conflicting data ● Takes a broad perspective to problems and spots new, less obvious solutions ● A senior level support role Experience / Education 2+ Experience as a Materials Planner or 4 years of experience as a Customer Support with focus in Planning **What's in It for You?** At Arrow, we recognize that financial rewards and great benefits are important aspects of an ideal job. That’s why we offer competitive financial compensation, including various compensation plans, and a solid benefits package. + 30 days of Christmas bonus + 40% vacation premium + 12 vacation days plus 2 floating days, sick days and holidays + Vision and Dental Assistance + Life Insurance + Healthcare Insurance + 10% Food/Pantry Vouchers + Restaurant Vouchers + 13% Savings Fund + Wellbeing program for all employees + Growth Opportunities, and more! **Annual Hiring Range/Hourly Rate:** $22,208.33 - $30,018.08 MXN Monthly Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. The pay ratio between base pay and target incentive (if applicable) will be finalized at offer. **Location:** MX-JAL-Tlaquepaque, Mexico (HPE Guad office) **Time Type:** Full time **Job Category:** Product Management & Supplier Marketing **EEO Statement:** Please be sure to include all work history on your resume including: temporary employment, work as a contractor, other subsidiaries, changes in entities legal name, etc. Arrow is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. (EEO policy Mexico (https://www.arrow.com/-/media/arrow/files/pdf/2024-arrow-eeo-mexico.pdf) ) Arrow Electronics, Inc.'s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, citizenship, veran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by applicable state, federal or local laws. Our policy of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action applies to all employment decisions personnel policies and practices, or programs.