Inventory Control Specialist

Eaton’s Electrical Sector is currently seeking an Inventory Control Specialist to join our team. This position is based at our Lincoln, IL facility.

Position Overview:

The primary function of the Inventory Control Specialist shall be to lead activities within the Supply Chain team on materials management discipline. This discipline will focus on: ERP driven cycle count program, MAPICS transactional integrity, inventory controls, teaching team members transactional protocol, and developing a place for every part for the Lincoln facility (PFEP).

Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.

In this function you will:

• Train and develop super user knowledge of the Lincoln MAPICS, Infor, and AS400 systems. A good portion of this assignment will be self-teaching and exploration.
• Administer the ERP driven cycle count program for the Lincoln plant .
• Oversee inventory accuracy and cycle count programs for 3 offsite warehouses (Lawrence, Sheley’s, Jaynix)
• Provide documentation and root cause analysis for significant cycle count adjustments.
• Monitor manufacturing transactional integrity (closing Manufacturing orders, status 40 jobs, etc).
• Learn the core system mechanics within MAPICS of the Lincoln Kanban system and Kanban Printers which are used to support production velocity.
• Monitor and investigate inventory health metrics and indices. Collaborate with Value Stream Planners, Supervisors, and Leads on maintaining system integrity, analyze Supply Chain data, and help “clean up” MAPICS data
• Define, develop, and update standard work for proper inventory transactions.
• Teach team members in Lincoln the standards for proper inventory transactions new and ongoing.
• Prepare the plant for Annual Physical Inventory, support finance in this endeavor.
• Develop a robust inventory storage plan for every part in Lincoln. (Place for every part, covers offsite storage as well)
• Manage census of bunks, bins and containers, replenishment, count
• Administer the rack/container management program for Lincoln. The manufacturing systems analyst shall serve as the gatekeeper of rack/bunk/container/bin census information. This position shall lead counts each year to update our data. When these containers need repair or replenishment, the inventory control analyst shall be the primary point of contact
• Learn Query tools in Microsoft Query and Power BI to aid inventory control.
• Other duties as assigned

When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Completed Associates degree
• Two years’ experience with inventory control functions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel)
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Lincoln, IL will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications

• experience using PowerBI, AS400, MAPICS, ERP systems
• experience with Kanban systems
• Excellent communication skills to work with Operational staff
• Extremely organized and able to work with minimum supervision

We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being. Listed below are programs that are offered globally, but program availabilities may vary by site.

• Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands (at participating Eaton sites)
• Healthcare/retirement savings programs
• Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance
• Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development
• Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs
• Donation matching (U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico)

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What you will get from us

Eaton’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton’s 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees.

We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the Human Rights Campaign and almost fifty percent of our Board of Directors represented diverse groups. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.

We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Job: Supply Chain / Logistics

Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico
Organization: ES CRDS RESI Residential

Job Level: Entry Level
Schedule: Full-time
Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: No
Does this position offer relocation?: No
Travel: No