Material Control Planner III

Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems•El Paso, TX

About The Position

The Material Control Planner III plans and procures raw materials for wiring harness production, 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 position is with SEWS—El Paso Customer Service Center (Eastside). Domestic or international travel may be required.

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.

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 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.
Lead or support assigned projects to improve material planning processes.
Share knowledge and support other material planners when needed.