Material Planner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Variable incentive program

Job summary

Eaton's ES AMER ARS PDCAD division in Greenwood, SC, is seeking a Material Planner to manage end-to-end material planning, procurement, and coordination with buyers, suppliers, and production to support schedules and plant operations.

The role emphasizes ERP/MRP usage (Powerlink, AS400, SAP), strong cross-functional collaboration, and a focus on on-time delivery and inventory optimization within a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or high school diploma with 10 years in manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• You will execute end-to-end material planning and procurement using ERP systems to meet production schedules and customer demand.
• You will manage purchase orders and supplier performance, expediting critical materials to mitigate delays and improve on-time delivery.
• You will build cross-functional relationships across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Quality, and Engineering to drive collaboration and success.
• You will monitor material availability using MRP tools and address PO issues and potential shortages before impact.
• You will support continuous improvement and inventory optimization initiatives.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

MRP planning

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree or high school diploma with 10 years experience

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering

Tools

Powerlink

AS400

SAP

Job description

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

The Material Planner is responsible for the procurement, pull, flow, expediting of material and identification and resolution of materials issues and shortages within the plant consistent with operating objectives. This role works with buyers, coordinators, supply chain technicians, production, and suppliers to assure the effective operation of the materials process and system.

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. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

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:

• An Associate's degree from an accredited institution OR High School Diploma or GED with 10 years of working experience in an industrialized or manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working in a material requirement planning (e.g. SAP) system.
• 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:

• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a custom order engineering environment.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in SAP or AS400.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in a material requirement planning (e.g. SAP) system.

Skills:

• Experience with Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Proficient knowledge of Eaton systems (Powerlink & AS400):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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