Material Control Planner III
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. The role includes reviewing material requirements and forecasts, managing purchase orders and blanket purchase orders, monitoring supplier commitments and delivery performance, maintaining communication with plants and warehouses, and resolving supply and purchasing discrepancies. It also involves coordinating expedited shipments, addressing recurring planning issues, participating in supplier meetings and forecast reviews, and supporting projects to improve material planning processes. The position is with Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. (SEWS), part of the Sumitomo family of companies and a supplier of electrical distribution systems, components, and electronics to automakers. Domestic or international travel may be required. Applicants should submit a cover letter and salary history when applying.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree.
- 5–7 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.
- Domestic or international travel may be required.
- Submit a cover letter and salary history when applying.
Nice To Haves
- Power BI and Smartsheets experience.
- Project or program management experience; highly preferred.
- Previous team lead or supervisory 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 technical knowledge and support other material control planners when needed.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) with match
- Tuition benefits
- Paid holidays
- Vacation
- Competitive salary
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
