Material Planner

Eaton; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 47,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is seeking a Material Planner in Greenwood, SC. The role focuses on end-to-end material planning and procurement to ensure material availability and on-time production.

You will work with ERP systems (Powerlink, AS400) and cross-functional teams to optimize inventory and planning accuracy; associate degree and 2+ years in manufacturing are required. Relocation support is not offered and sponsorship is not provided.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in manufacturing environment.
• No immigration sponsorship for CPT/OPT/STEM OPT or work visas.
• Residence within 50 miles of Greenwood, SC facility required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a safe, engaged, and inclusive culture by complying with policies and 5S duties.
• Execute end-to-end material planning and procurement using ERP systems to meet production schedules.
• Manage purchase orders and supplier performance; expedite critical materials to mitigate delays.
• Build cross-functional relationships across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Quality, and Engineering.
• Monitor material availability using MRP tools and address PO issues to ensure on-time delivery.
• Identify potential material shortages before they impact production or customer delivery.
• Support process improvements, inventory optimization, and planning accuracy.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Powerlink

AM 400

MRP

Inventory

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Powerlink

AS400

Vista

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Material Planner. This role will take place at our facility in Greenwood, SC.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $47000 - $69000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only.

What You’ll Do

• You will contribute to a safe, engaged, and inclusive work culture by complying with all policies, including proper use of personal protective equipment, and performing 5S duties.
• Executed end-to-end material planning and procurement using ERP systems (Powerlink, AS400), ensuring material availability to meet production schedules and customer demand.
• Manage purchase orders and supplier performance, including expediting critical materials via email, phone, and supplier portals (Vista) to mitigate delays and improve on-time delivery.
• Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships across Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Quality, and Engineering to drive collaboration and operational success.
• Proactively manage material availability by leveraging MRP tools to monitor and address (PO past dues, PO critical overdue, PO no promise dates, PO review).
• Identify and address potential material shortages before they impact production or customer delivery.
• Support continuous improvement opportunities, contributing to process enhancements, inventory optimization, and improved planning accuracy.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications

• At minimum an Associate’s degree from an accredited institution.
• At least 2 years of experience working in an industrialized or manufacturing environment.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
• No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate area of the Greenwood, SC facility (50 mile radius) will be considered for this position. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering from an accredited institution.

Skills

• Experience with Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Proficient knowledge of Eaton systems (Powerlink & AM 400): Inventory Transactions, and familiarity with purchase orders; Knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) is a plus.
• Product knowledge of components used in the Greenwood facility.

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