Material Control Planner II

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems • El Paso, TX

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About The Position

The Material Control Planner II plans and procures raw materials needed for wiring harness production while balancing material availability with inventory targets. The role works with suppliers and manufacturing plants to prevent shortages, resolve supply issues, and support production needs. It also shares technical knowledge and best practices with other material control planners and contributes to process improvement initiatives.

The planner reviews material requirements and forecasts, manages purchase orders and blanket purchase order releases, tracks supplier commitments and deliveries, and addresses risks that could interrupt production. The position communicates material status to manufacturing plants and warehouses, manages inventory and safety-stock levels, coordinates expedited shipments when necessary, and works with suppliers and internal teams to resolve discrepancies. It also participates in supplier meetings and forecast reviews and supports projects to improve planning processes. Domestic or international travel may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 3–5 years of 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 or Scheduling Agreements, including release management and supplier coordination.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Good judgment and ability to manage competing priorities and complex supplier issues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to share knowledge and support other planners when needed.

Nice To Haves

• Power BI and Smartsheet experience.
• Experience working with manufacturing plants in Mexico.
• Willingness and ability to undertake domestic or international travel, as required.

Responsibilities

• Review MRP requirements and forecasts 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 about material arrivals, backorders, and potential supply issues.
• Review inventory levels, safety stock, and demand changes to maintain material availability while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Work with suppliers and internal departments to resolve purchase order, 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 or support assigned projects to improve material planning processes.
• Share technical knowledge and best practices with other material control planners and support other planners when needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) with match.
• Tuition benefits.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

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