Materials Planning Supervisor

Eaton Corporation; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 86,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Eaton Corporation in Greenwood, SC is seeking a Materials Planning Supervisor to lead tactical procurement and planning activities at our Greenwood facility. The role reports to the Site Supply Chain Manager and directs a team of Material Planners to improve supplier on-time delivery, material availability, and inventory health.

Salary ranges from $86,000 to $126,000 per year, with relocation benefits for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with five years of supervision experience in a supply chain function OR Bachelor's degree and two years of supervision experience in a supply chain function.
• Minimum of two years of progressive planning or buying experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in an ETO environment.
• Relocation benefits are offered; candidates within 50 miles of Greenwood, SC will be considered.
• U.S. work authorization with no sponsorship required now or in the future.
• Preferred: SAP experience; APICS/NAPM certification; Six Sigma Green Belt.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coordinate and measure performance of assigned Planners-Buyers and prioritize production issues with suppliers.
• Drive metrics for On Time Delivery, Order Fill Rate, Supplier On Time Delivery, and Inventory.
• Lead daily problem-solving in production meetings and PPV/GR‑IR reviews with finance.
• Develop and maintain procedures to ensure productive planning and strategic alignment.
• Engage with Financial team to ensure payment for direct suppliers and implement changes.
• Serve as the voice of the customer for scheduling and capacity issues.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Planning

Sourcing

Procurement

Leadership

SAP

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma

Tools

SAP

Job description

Eaton's Electrical Division is currently seeking a Materials Planning Supervisor to join our team. This position is based at our Greenwood, SC facility.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $86000 - $126000 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 primary function of this position is to determine and lead implementation of policies and procedures (standard work) for tactical procurement of materials. The position will interface with the Power Systems Sourcing team, plant operations, and other supply chain functions in support of efforts to build strong supplier relationships that deliver supplier on time delivery, material availability, inventory DOH, and improved service levels from suppliers. This position reports to the Site Supply Chain Manager and leads a team of Material Planners.

• Supervise, coordinate and measure performance of assigned Planners-Buyers, handling priorities of production and support issues with suppliers
• Drive the process for metrics of On Time Delivery, Orders Fill Rate, Supplier On Time Delivery, and Inventory.
• Drive the problem-solving process in the daily production meeting.
• Revise and validate with finance in weekly basis PPV, GR/IR.
• Participate and support in different projects related of savings, design, marketing, sourcing, etc.
• Drive the process for connecting with the Financial team (FSS) and ensuring payment for direct suppliers, validate and send the changes needed.
• Create training material and document procedures as well as develop, implement & maintain appropriate processes to ensure a productive planning process and well-considered and implementable strategic plans that comply with new/existing business processes.
• Act as the 'Voice of the Customer' in order to assist in the resolution of Customer inquiries requests. Serve as the overall technical resource for Scheduling and capacity related issues and problem solution alternatives.
• Use a combination of performance management, functional leadership, and recruiting for critical skills to create a highly capable workforce with opportunities for achievement and advancement.
• Help Develop & Implement a shared Supply Chain vision to achieve the Materials planning and procurement objectives.
• Responsible for engaging the production plan of the various materials, parts, and subassemblies required by the plant. Drives for resolution of material shortages.
• Participate on the definition of MRP strategies and parameters to support material availability and inventory goals given different type of parts.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma with five years of supervision experience in a supply chain function OR Bachelor's degree and two years of supervision experience in a supply chain function.
• Minimum of two years of progressive planning or buying experience in a manufacturing environment. preferably in an ETO environment
• Relocation benefits are being offered for this position. Candidates that currently reside or are willing to relocate within the immediate geographical area of 50 miles of Greenwood, SC will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• 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, H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, 1-485 job profitability, etc.
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• One year of SAP experience
• Experience in purchasing/ sourcing in a manufacturing environment required.
• Progressive planning or buying experience in an ETO environment.
• NAPM certification and/or APICS certification.
• Six Sigma Greenbelt certification.

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