Material Control Planner III: Optimize Materials, Suppliers

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will collaborate with suppliers and plants to prevent shortages and resolve issues, while sharing best practices with fellow planners. The role requires 5–7 years in material planning or warehouse operations, strong MRP knowledge, and proficiency in Excel; Power BI and Smartsheets are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 5–7 years progressive experience in production, material planning and/or warehouse operations.
• Strong knowledge of MRP, forecasting, inventory管理? (inventory management), and purchasing processes.
• Hands-on experience with Blanket Purchase Orders / Scheduling Agreements, release management and supplier coordination.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, effective communication, and negotiation skills.
• Good judgement and ability to manage competing priorities and complex supplier issues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications. Power BI and Smartsheets 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. 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 systems

Forecasting

Inventory management

Purchasing processes

Supplier coordination

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Prioritization

Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Power BI

Smartsheets

Excel

Job description

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

You will collaborate with suppliers and plants to prevent shortages and resolve issues, while sharing best practices with fellow planners. The role requires 5–7 years in material planning or warehouse operations, strong MRP knowledge, and proficiency in Excel; Power BI and Smartsheets are a plus.