Material Control Planner II

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life

401(k) with match

Tuition benefits

Paid holidays

Vacation

Job summary

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. in El Paso seeks a Material Control Planner II to plan and procure raw materials for wiring harness production, balance inventory targets, and prevent shortages. You will work with suppliers and plants to support production needs.

The role emphasizes reviewing MRP requirements, managing blanket POs, tracking deliveries, and driving process improvements with Excel, Power BI, and other tools. Domestic travel may be required as part of supplier coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• 3–5 years progressive experience in production and material planning.
• Strong knowledge of MRP, forecasting, inventory management, and purchasing processes.
• Experience with Blanket Purchase Orders / Scheduling Agreements and supplier coordination.
• Proficient in Excel; Power BI and Smartsheet are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review MRP requirements and forecast and manage purchase orders for assigned suppliers to meet production needs.
• Manage Blanket Purchase Orders, including releases, delivery schedules, supplier confirmations, and discrepancies.
• Monitor back orders, supplier commitments, and delivery performance; develop recovery plans.
• Inform plants and warehouses of material arrivals, backorders, and potential supply issues.
• Review inventory levels, safety stock, and demand changes to maintain material availability while minimizing E&O.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to resolve PO, invoice, receiving, and delivery discrepancies.
• Track expedited shipments to protect production while minimizing premium freight costs.
• Identify recurring supplier/planning issues and coordinate corrective actions.
• Participate in supplier meetings and forecast reviews; lead projects to improve planning processes.

Skills

MRP systems

Forecasting

Inventory management

Purchasing processes

Analytical skills

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Smartsheet

Job description

Job Title: Material Control Planner II

Plan and procure raw materials required for wiring harness production while balancing material availability and inventory targets. Work with suppliers and manufacturing plants to prevent shortages, resolve supply issues, and support production needs. Share technical knowledge and best practices with other material control planners and contribute to process improvement initiatives.

SEWS—El Paso Customer Service Center (Eastside)

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Review MRP requirements and forecast and manage purchase orders for assigned suppliers to meet production needs.
• Manage Blanket Purchase Orders, including releases, delivery schedules, supplier confirmations, and discrepancies.
• Monitor back orders, supplier commitments, and delivery performance. Identify supplier risks and develop recovery plans to prevent production interruptions.
• Keep manufacturing plants and warehouses informed of material arrivals, backorders, and potential supply issues.
• Review inventory levels, safety stock, and demand changes to maintain material availability while minimizing E&O.
• Work with suppliers and internal departments to resolve purchase orders, invoice, receiving and delivery discrepancies.
• Coordinate and track expedited shipments when needed to protect production while minimizing premium freight costs.
• Identify recurring supplier and planning issues, coordinate corrective actions, and follow up to prevent recurrence.
• Participate in supplier meetings and forecast reviews, and lead support assigned projects to improve material planning processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience (Total Career not just SEWS): 3-5 years progressive experience in production, material planning and/or warehouse operations.
• Strong knowledge of MRP systems, forecasting, inventory management, and purchasing processes.
• Hands-on experience with Blanket Purchase Orders / Scheduling Agreements, including release management and supplier coordination.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, effective communication, and negotiation skills.
• Good judgement and ability to manage competing priorities and complex supplier issues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications. Power BI and Smartsheet are a plus.
• Ability to share knowledge and support other planners when needed.
• Experience working with manufacturing plants in Mexico is preferred.
• Domestic or international travel may be required.

About Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. (SEWS) is part of the Sumitomo family of companies, a 400 year old brand with a reputation for quality and reliability. With the support of facilities throughout North America, SEWS has been delivering innovative solutions to automakers for over 30 years, and is a leading supplier of electrical distribution systems, components and electronics. SEWS is committed to technical development worldwide and with a global network of resources, is able to deliver a truly competitive advantage to each of our customers. Our associates are what drive Sumitomo’s continued growth, which is why we proudly offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, 401(k) with match, tuition benefits, paid holidays and vacation.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Disability
• Life
• 401(k) with match
• Tuition benefits
• Paid holidays
• Vacation

To learn more about us, please visit www.sewsus.com.

About The Sumitomo Electric Group

Since the founding of Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. in 1897 with copper wire production, we have developed many new technologies and products through innovative R&D activities based on Sumitomo Electric manufacturing technologies for electric wires and power cables. With more than 350 subsidiaries worldwide, we continue to introduce a wide variety of products that fulfill the expectations of society, in five business fields: Automotive, Information & Communications, Electronics, Environment & Energy, and Industrial Materials. We are a Fortune global 500 company.

To learn more about Sumitomo Electric Group, please visit http://global-sei.com.

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Important Application Note

• Interested Candidates Should Submit Cover Letter and Salary History When Applying.** An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V