Material Control Planner III

Sumitomo Electric Group • El Paso, TX

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About The Position

The Material Control Planner III plans and procures raw materials required 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 Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. (SEWS), El Paso Customer Service Center (Eastside). Domestic or international travel may be required. Candidates should submit a cover letter and salary history when applying.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Five to seven 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 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 and support assigned projects to improve material planning processes.
• Share knowledge and support other material planners when needed.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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