Material Control Planner III - MRP & Supply Chain Lead

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with match

Paid holidays and vacation

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. seeks a Material Controls Planner III in El Paso to plan and procure raw materials for wiring harness production, balancing inventory targets and material availability.

You will collaborate with suppliers and plants to prevent shortages and support production needs, sharing knowledge with peers and driving process improvements. The role requires 5–7 years of material planning experience, strong MRP and purchasing skills, and proficiency in Excel; Power BI

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 5–7 years of progressive experience in production, material planning and/or warehouse operations.
• Strong knowledge of MRP systems, forecasting, inventory management, and purchasing processes.
• Experience with Blanket Purchase Orders / Scheduling Agreements and release management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; Power BI and Smartsheets a plus.
• 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 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

Skills

MRP knowledge

Forecasting

Inventory management

Purchasing processes

Analytical thinking

Communication

Negotiation

Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Power BI

Smartsheets

Job description

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. seeks a Material Controls Planner III in El Paso to plan and procure raw materials for wiring harness production, balancing inventory targets and material availability.

You will collaborate with suppliers and plants to prevent shortages and support production needs, sharing knowledge with peers and driving process improvements. The role requires 5–7 years of material planning experience, strong MRP and purchasing skills, and proficiency in Excel; Power BI