Material Control Planner II: Strategic Sourcing & Scheduling

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

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.