Material Control Planner II: Forecast & Supplier Liaison

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. in El Paso is seeking a Material Control Planner II to procure mass production raw materials for wire harness operations, balancing inventory, and avoiding line stoppages.

You will review forecasts, POs, backorders, and expedites to maintain steady supply within inventory goals. The role requires strong vendor communication, attention to forecasts and DOH, and coordination with production, warehouse, and finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in a related field.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations required.
• Effective analytical, written, oral communication, negotiating skills a must.
• Working knowledge of MS Office such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint programs. Excel proficiency is a must.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work with deadlines.
• Positive attitude and team personality.
• Some travel required. (Domestic and International)

Responsibilities

• Review, release, and interpret forecast information to assigned vendor base; review backorders and issue supplier notices.
• Provide responses to Plant and Warehouse SPCL's with ETA and DOH based on ship history.
• Support MC and other departments for pending supplier invoice issues and deliveries.
• Inform production plants of material arrivals and advise of potential problems; generate forecast and inventory reports.
• Follow up on supplier meetings, discrepancy issues, and auto countermeasures for repetitive problems.
• Assign carriers when expediting; track shipments to avoid downtime.
• Travel to manufacturing sites as needed (0–5 days per week).
• Apply Kaizen and other problem-solving techniques; perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Negotiation skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. in El Paso is seeking a Material Control Planner II to procure mass production raw materials for wire harness operations, balancing inventory, and avoiding line stoppages.

You will review forecasts, POs, backorders, and expedites to maintain steady supply within inventory goals. The role requires strong vendor communication, attention to forecasts and DOH, and coordination with production, warehouse, and finance.