Material Control Planner II

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. • El Paso, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Material Control Planner II is responsible for procuring mass production raw materials for the wire harness business, balancing physical inventory and preventing line shutdowns. This role involves reviewing the entire supply pipeline, considering factors like PO cancellations, push-outs, urgent orders, and normal orders to maintain a steady supply while adhering to inventory goals. The planner will communicate with assigned vendors regarding POs, backorders, forecasts, expedite requests, and delivery issues. Key tasks include weekly review, release, and interpretation of forecast and backorder reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in a related field
• Knowledge of warehouse operations required
• Effective analytical, written, and oral communication skills
• Negotiating skills a must
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excel proficiency is a must
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work with deadlines
• Positive attitude and team personality
• Some travel required (Domestic and International)

Responsibilities

• Review, release, and interpret forecast information to assigned vendor base.
• Review backorders and issue Supplier Delivery Non Conformance and Payment Deduction Notices to vendors.
• Provide responses to Plant and Warehouse SPCLs, ensuring part numbers have pertinent information such as ETA and Plant DOH based on ship history.
• Support MC and other departments with pending supplier invoice payments related to late/lack of delivery, receiving issues, and supplier discrepancies.
• Inform production plants of material arrivals and potential production problems.
• Generate forecast reports, inventory reports, obsolescence control, downtime reports, and others as needed.
• Follow up on requested activities such as setting meetings with suppliers, resolving discrepancy and invoice issues, and requesting effective countermeasures from suppliers for repetitive issues.
• Assign carriers (FedEx/UPS/DHL) for expediting.
• Track and follow up on shipments to avoid plant downtime.
• Adapt to flexible work schedules based on supplier operating hours.
• Travel to manufacturing sites as needed for communication and streamlining production phases (0-5 days per week).
• Utilize Problem Solving Techniques, including Kaizen Focus.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Disability
• Life
• 401(k) with match
• Tuition benefits
• Paid holidays
• Vacation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level