Materials Control Planner II: Supply Chain Optimizer

Sumitomo Electric Industries; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; 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. in El Paso, TX is seeking a Material Control Planner II to plan and procure raw materials for wiring harness production. The role balances material availability with inventory targets, collaborates with suppliers, and drives process improvements across planning teams.

The position involves coordinating with plants in Mexico, reviewing POs, and monitoring delivery performance to prevent production interruptions. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 3–5 years progressive experience in production, material planning and/or warehouse operations.
• Strong knowledge of MRP systems, 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, effective communication, and negotiation skills.
• Good judgement and ability to manage competing priorities and complex supplier issues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; Power BI and Smartsheet are a plus.
• Experience working with manufacturing plants in Mexico is 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 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

Excel

Power BI

Supplier coordination

Negotiation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Smartsheet

Job description

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. in El Paso, TX is seeking a Material Control Planner II to plan and procure raw materials for wiring harness production. The role balances material availability with inventory targets, collaborates with suppliers, and drives process improvements across planning teams.

The position involves coordinating with plants in Mexico, reviewing POs, and monitoring delivery performance to prevent production interruptions. Travel may be required.