Materials & Inventory Buyer Assistant

Eaton Corporation; Royal Pines (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is seeking a Buyer Assistant to ensure material availability and achieve inventory targets at the Arden, NC site. The role focuses on complete materials management for the assigned area and/or commodities and supports production requirements.

The position requires reviewing PO status, coordinating with vendors, adjusting PO dates, and reporting material issues to stakeholders. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 2-year Associates Degree – highly preferred.
• Previous Supply Chain and/or Planning Experience.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Understanding of Kanban and internal stock control methods.
• Ability to deal with suppliers, customers, supervisors in a professional manner.
• Ability to work with internal customers, supervisors, and planners and changing schedules.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in teams across plant and corporate entities.
• Self-motivated and results oriented.
• Willing to work flexible hours – overtime including weekends as necessary.
• Written and oral communication skills required.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Experience with BOMs reading and BOM lookup.
• Experience with AS400, MAPICS, Vista, and Enovia.
• Computer experience – Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Able to lift, carry up to 35 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Review & manage PO status of material requirements to support the assigned production area.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with Eaton and non-Eaton vendors.
• Modify PO dates (expedite/defer) to support production requirements.
• Initiate critical material requirements reports and report material issues to stakeholders.
• Process surplus and/or non-conforming material according to procedures with cross-functional teams.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineers and plant personnel to identify stocking plans.
• Coordinate with Expeditor to ensure material availability while minimizing premium freight.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain Team for broader SC projects/tasks.
• Observe all safety regulations and maintain a clean, safe workplace.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Planning experience

Bill of Materials (BOM) reading

Professional communication

Team collaboration

Education

2-year Associates Degree – highly preferred

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

AS400

MAPICS

Vista

Enovia

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is seeking a Buyer Assistant to ensure material availability and achieve inventory targets at the Arden, NC site. The role focuses on complete materials management for the assigned area and/or commodities and supports production requirements.

The position requires reviewing PO status, coordinating with vendors, adjusting PO dates, and reporting material issues to stakeholders. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.