Materials Planning and Logistics Manager

Eaton; Ellisville (MO); On-site; USD 97,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton’s Bussmann Division is seeking a Materials Planning and Logistics Manager for our Ellisville, MO distribution center. This on-site role leads inventory management, material handling, and logistics execution to ensure accurate, timely supplies across the operation.

You will manage ~\$10M in finished goods, drive continuous improvement, partner with SCM teams, and uphold safety standards. A bachelor’s degree and at least five years in supply chain or distribution are required, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 1 year of managerial experience.
• Minimum 5 years in supply chain or DC environment.
• No immigration sponsorship for this role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inventory management and logistics execution at the Ellisville DC.
• Lead end-to-end inventory processes and cycle counting.
• Develop and optimize location accuracy and in-transit visibility.
• Collaborate with SCM team to align strategy with logistics and procurement.
• Ensure safety compliance and report unsafe conditions.
• Provide backup support to DC Operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Troubleshooting

Warehouse operations

System integrations

SAP

Strategic thinking

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Manhattan WMS

AS400

Job description

Eaton’s Bussmann Division is currently seeking a Materials Planning and Logistics Manager. This is an on-site position based at our Ellisville, MO distribution center. Relocation assistance will be provided to candidates currently residing within the US/PR.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $97000 – $143000 a year.

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:

The Materials Planning and Logistics Manager is responsible for inventory management, material handling, systems information flow, root cause analysis, shipping and logistics execution, and Inventory accuracy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end inventory processes across the DC, including management of ~$10M in finished goods inventory, cycle counting programs across a 2-shift operation, and maintaining physical inventory exemption.
• Own inventory accuracy–related DC High-5 metrics through strategic projects, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement in receipt, storage, picking, and material flow processes.
• Develop and optimize the strategy for location accuracy, including monitoring, auditing, and standard work documentation for Inventory Technicians.
• Create visibility to in-transit inventory from interunit and external supply partners; translate insights into proactive advance planning with the DC Operations team.
• Analyze data including enterprise requirements planning information and prepare consolidated managerial reports.
• Oversee day-to-day shipping, receiving, and material handling operations; evaluate operational performance to support team performance management.
• Collaborate with the extended Bussmann Division SCM team to align DC inventory strategy with logistics, procurement, planning, and quality functions.
• Adhere to and enforce all safety rules and procedures; report unsafe conditions to management or the EHS Manager.
• Provide backup support to the DC Operations team.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Minimum 1 year of experience leading people in a managerial role

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain or manufacturing/distribution center 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with WMS platforms such as Manhattan or AS400

Experience leading warehouse or distribution automation projects or initiatives

Skills:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to troubleshoot user issues and adapt training to different learning styles
• Familiarity with warehouse operations and system integrations (e.g., Exacta GTP, SAP)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to think strategically
• Ability to work in a team environment

Travel: Up to 10%

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