Material Control Planner II: Supply & Inventory Strategist

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life

401(k) with match

Tuition benefits

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. El Paso Customer Service Center is seeking a Material Control Planner II to plan and procure raw materials for wiring harness production.

You will balance material availability with inventory targets, work with suppliers and plants, and share best practices to improve processes. You will review requirements, manage POs, monitor supplier performance, and coordinate shipments while resolving discrepancies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 3-5 years progressive experience in production, material planning and/or warehouse operations.
• Strong knowledge of MRP, 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, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Good judgement and ability to manage competing priorities and complex supplier issues.
• Proficiency in Excel and MS Office; Power BI and Smartsheet are a plus.
• Ability to share knowledge and support other planners when needed.
• Experience with manufacturing plants in Mexico preferred.
• Domestic or international travel may be required.

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.
• Inform manufacturing 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.
• Resolve PO, invoice, receiving and delivery discrepancies with suppliers and internal departments.
• Coordinate and track expedited shipments to protect production while minimizing premium freight costs.
• Identify recurring supplier and planning issues and coordinate corrective actions.
• Participate in supplier meetings and forecast reviews; lead projects to improve material planning processes.

Skills

MRP systems

Forecasting

Inventory management

Purchasing processes

Blanket POs

Supplier coordination

Excel

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Power BI

Smartsheet

Job description

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. El Paso Customer Service Center is seeking a Material Control Planner II to plan and procure raw materials for wiring harness production.

You will balance material availability with inventory targets, work with suppliers and plants, and share best practices to improve processes. You will review requirements, manage POs, monitor supplier performance, and coordinate shipments while resolving discrepancies.