Central Planner

At Polaris Inc., we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are, and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE.

Position Summary

The Central Planner is responsible for the order‑to‑delivery phase of the purchasing process for parts supplied by assigned suppliers across all production facilities. This role manages the supply chain end‑to‑end, resolving exceptions, and ensuring accurate and consistent material supply aligned with production requirements. The position is highly cross‑functional and collaborates closely with sourcing, logistics, plant operations, and third‑party logistics partners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across diverse people and functions.
• Confident decision‑making aligned with business priorities, enabling cross‑functional teams.
• Minimum of two years of experience in purchasing, logistics, or relevant supply‑chain roles.
• Knowledge of International Trade Compliance rules and practices.
• Strong and fast decision‑making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including intercultural communication.
• Proficiency with PC tools, including Microsoft Office, while managing multiple tasks.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to synthesize large amounts of data quickly and remain calm under pressure.
• Five‑year college degree strongly preferred; relevant experience considered.
• Advanced/business‑level English.

Required Qualifications

• Experience supporting purchasing, planning, or logistics processes in manufacturing environments.
• Ability to analyze inventory and identify opportunities to improve turns, reduce excess, and prevent shortages.
• Capability to resolve receiving issues (over/short, labeling, keying errors) with receiving teams and Accounts Payable.
• Experience maintaining planning system records to ensure order frequency, size, and timing match production needs.
• Ability to work with suppliers on schedule changes and communicate risk or opportunity to business units.
• Experience collaborating with Purchasing and NPI teams on new supplier or new‑part integration.
• Ability to coordinate the disposition of inactive, excess, or obsolete inventory with cross‑functional teams.

Position Overview

The Central Planner performs multi‑site planning of manufacturing requirements and makes rapid, accurate decisions to prioritize and expedite needed parts across domestic and global networks. Key responsibilities include managing supplier relationships, analyzing inventory performance, and driving lean and continuous‑improvement principles throughout the supply chain. Additional duties include managing delays, shortages, and shipment issues; partnering with suppliers, carriers, and logistics teams to expedite deliveries; and maintaining accurate planning records. The role supports new‑part launches, prepares recovery plans for expedited materials, and contributes to special projects as needed. The Central Planner also serves as a subject matter expert, guiding cross‑functional teams on best practices.

We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE.

About Polaris Industries, Inc.

As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe.

North Pole Star, S. de R.L. de C.V.

North Pole Star, S. de R.L. de C.V. is at the forefront of innovation in the powersports industry, manufacturing world‑class vehicles that inspire adventure, we are home of RZR, ATV, General, Sportsman and other greats brands. With a focus on quality, teamwork, and cutting‑edge technology, our Mexico operations are our largest global manufacturing facility site with more than 5,000 employees. Here at Polaris Mexico, we have engineering support from our new Product Development Center and physically assemble each one of our all‑off‑road vehicles with processes of injection molding, tube fabrication, welding, engines assembly, liquid and metal paint, and 6 assembly lines. We are committed to creating a dynamic work environment where talent thrives, and bold ideas come to life. Join Polaris Mexico, where passion meets innovation!

How We Hire

North Pole Star, S. de R.L. de C.V. is committed to offering equal employment opportunities to all employees and makes all employment‑related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status regarding social assistance, union membership, political beliefs or any other status protected by applicable law.

At Polaris, the need for diverse perspectives and experiences enables our vision of Best People, Best Team. We value our differences and align our passions to do great work. As a highly efficient growth company, we are driven to be agile and adaptable to support our customers. At Polaris we unite to create memorable adventures.