Material Control Planner II: Inventory & Supply Optimizer

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

Job summary

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. (SEWS) El Paso seeks a Material Control Planner II to procure mass production raw materials for the wire harness business. You will balance inventory, review POs, forecast, expedite requests, and maintain steady supply while meeting inventory goals.

The role requires strong communication with vendors, 3–5 years of related experience, and a bachelor’s degree. Travel to sites is possible; MS Office proficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 3–5 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations.
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication; negotiation skills.
• MS Office proficiency; Excel required.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Review forecast and backorders, release to vendors, and manage supplier delivery issues.
• Provide timely ETA and DOH information to plants; track shipments to avoid downtime.
• Assist with supplier invoice and discrepancy resolution as needed.
• Generate and interpret forecast reports, inventory levels, and obsolescence indicators.
• Coordinate meetings with suppliers and drive corrective actions for recurring issues.
• Arrange carrier assignments for expediting and monitor shipments to prevent downtime.
• Travel to manufacturing sites as needed (0–5 days/week).
• Apply problem solving techniques and Kaizen focus to processes.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Vendor communication

Project management

Multi-tasking

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. (SEWS) El Paso seeks a Material Control Planner II to procure mass production raw materials for the wire harness business. You will balance inventory, review POs, forecast, expedite requests, and maintain steady supply while meeting inventory goals.

The role requires strong communication with vendors, 3–5 years of related experience, and a bachelor’s degree. Travel to sites is possible; MS Office proficiency is essential.