Material Planner - 1st Shift

Eaton’s Electrical sector is currently seeking a Material Planner – 1st Shift to join our team. This position is based at our Sumter, SC facility.

Position Overview:

The Material Planner will ensure material availability and achieve inventory targets through complete materials management (Stock, AP, Kanban, Consignment, etc.) for the assigned area and/or commodities while adhering to Eaton’s high-quality standards.

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:

• Work with Purchasing, Frontend and Operations to identify/review job-specific material & stock items
• Utilize advanced inventory analysis processes (ex. Safety Stock, Kanban, Evaluations, etc)
• Develop/maintain supplier relationships to maximize involvement with inventory programs
• Establish part and process intimacy for assigned area and material
• Manage stockouts through proactive actions and root cause analysis
• Ensure material is available to meet production requirements while minimizing premium freight
• Work with material coordinators to manage stocking levels and locations
• Coordinate with buyers to ensure data accuracy
• Ensure material availability through inventory administration activities such as demand planning, material optimization (excess material) and monitoring the age of material.
• Work with the Production Planning & Scheduling Supervisor to align the flow of material, capacity and demand to ensure an effective supply and demand balance and velocity of material required in the manufacturing process
• Complete additional projects/responsibilities as assigned by manager
• Work with suppliers to improve material availability through various stocking programs
• Place purchase orders for material within ordering cycle times
• Attend production meetings to discuss the status of materials and production schedules.
• Participate in Lean events and contribute to process improvements designed to reduce cycle time, increase front end / supply chain efficiencies and improve quality.
• Adhere to all safety rules and procedures, including 5S requirements, and be responsible for reporting unsafe conditions to the appropriate management or ELS representative as required.
• Collaborate with storeroom, receiving, quality, etc.… to ensure invoices on hold are in control.

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:

• High school diploma or GED required from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing or materials processing experience required.
• Prior work experience using a computer, including competence in Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel) required.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Sumter, SC will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred qualifications:

• Previous planning experience is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience with AS400, MAPICS, VISTA, and DMM computer programs preferred.

Position Criteria:

• Must be able to multi-task and balance various demands while achieving goals
• Must demonstrate a collaborative style and work effectively in a diverse environment
• Must be able to learn from past experiences and apply learning to current situations
• Must be a self-starter capable of working with minimum supervision and capable of solving various problems as unusual circumstances arise through interfacing with other departments
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Understanding of Kanban and other material control methods
• Ability to deal with both internal and external suppliers in a professional manner
• Ability to work with both internal and external customers in managing changing schedules
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in teams across plant and corporate entities
• Self-motivated and results oriented
• Strong organizational skills

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.

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)

Eaton considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call [Register to View] or send an email to: AccommodationsForApplying@Eaton.com

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 COMM Commercial

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