Material Control Planner II

Sumidenso Automotive Technologies Asia Corporation; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. El Paso seeks a Material Control Planner II to plan and procure raw materials for wiring harness production, balancing material availability with inventory targets and collaborating with suppliers and plants to prevent shortages.

The role emphasizes continuous process improvement, data-driven decision making, and cross-functional coordination to support on-time production and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of progressive experience in production, material planning and/or warehouse ops.
• Strong knowledge of MRP, forecasting, inventory management, and purchasing processes.
• Experience with Blanket PO / Scheduling Agreements and release management.
• Analytical, problem solving, and communication skills; able to juggle priorities.

Responsibilities

• Review MRP requirements and forecast; manage POs to meet production needs.
• Manage Blanket Purchase Orders, releases, delivery schedules, and discrepancies.
• Monitor back orders and supplier commitments; develop recovery plans.
• Inform plants/warehouses of arrivals, backorders, and issues.
• Review inventory, safety stock, and demand changes to optimize availability.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to resolve PO, invoice, and delivery discrepancies.
• Coordinate expedited shipments to protect production while minimizing costs.
• Identify recurring issues and drive corrective actions with suppliers and teams.
• Participate in supplier meetings and forecast reviews; lead packaging of improvement projects.

Skills

MRP systems

Forecasting

Inventory management

Purchasing processes

Sourcing coordination

Excel

Power BI

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Power BI

Smartsheet

Job description

SEWS—El Paso Customer Service Center (Eastside)

Job TitleMaterial 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.

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.

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

Follow Us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sumitomo-electric-wiring-systems

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.

Follow Us on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/sumitomo-electric

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V