Materials & Supply Chain Operations Lead

Eaton Corporation; Arecibo (PR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation in Puerto Rico is seeking a Materials Operations Manager to plan, organize and direct the plant's supply chain activities, including purchasing, planning, and logistics, to meet goals. The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, ERP proficiency, and Lean initiatives, with a focus on performance metrics and continuous improvement.

The candidate should have 5 years of materials management experience in manufacturing, with strong communication in Spanish and English, and

Qualifications

• Requires 5 years’ experience in Materials Management within Manufacturing.
• MBA preferred.
• ERP knowledge required.
• APIC certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct and control supply chain processes for the plant.
• Lead Purchasing, Customer Service/Planning and Logistics functions.
• Develop and monitor metrics like stock fill rate and on-time performance.
• Lead supplier negotiations to achieve best value.
• Drive continuous improvement and Lean initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Spanish/English communication

Problem solving

ERP systems

Lean manufacturing

Supplier negotiations

APIC certification

Supply chain management

Planning and inventory control

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or related disciplines

MBA preferred

Job description

Eaton Corporation in Puerto Rico is seeking a Materials Operations Manager to plan, organize and direct the plant's supply chain activities, including purchasing, planning, and logistics, to meet goals. The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, ERP proficiency, and Lean initiatives, with a focus on performance metrics and continuous improvement.

The candidate should have 5 years of materials management experience in manufacturing, with strong communication in Spanish and English, and