Material Control Planner II

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

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About The Position

Plan and procure raw materials required for wiring harness production while balancing material availability and inventory targets. Work with suppliers and manufacturing plants to prevent shortages, resolve supply issues, and support production needs. Share technical knowledge and best practices with other material control planners and contribute to process improvement initiatives.

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 the 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.
• Domestic or international travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Power BI and Smartsheet experience.
• Experience working with manufacturing plants in Mexico.

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 of 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 knowledge and support other material control planners.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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