Senior Material Control Planner - MRP & Supplier Strategy

Sumitomo Electric Industries; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. is seeking a Material Control Planner III in El Paso, TX to plan and procure raw materials for wiring harness production. You will balance material availability with inventory targets and coordinate with suppliers to prevent shortages and interruptions.

The role requires 5–7 years in production/material planning, strong MRP and forecasting knowledge, and proficiency in Excel; Power BI and Smartsheets are pluses. Domestic travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 5-7 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.

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 systems

Forecasting

Inventory management

Purchasing processes

Excel

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Smartsheets

Job description

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. is seeking a Material Control Planner III in El Paso, TX to plan and procure raw materials for wiring harness production. You will balance material availability with inventory targets and coordinate with suppliers to prevent shortages and interruptions.

The role requires 5–7 years in production/material planning, strong MRP and forecasting knowledge, and proficiency in Excel; Power BI and Smartsheets are pluses. Domestic travel may be required.