Materials Planner - 1st Shift

Eaton Corporation•Fayetteville, NC

About The Position

The Materials Planner is responsible for planning, procuring, and expediting of all materials while identifying and implementing resolutions for materials issues and shortages within the plant consistent with operating objectives. You will work with buyers, stagers, Steel Clerks, Assembly Technicians, production, and suppliers to assure the effective operation of the Kanban and AML system. You will assist in implementing ELS (Lean Manufacturing) techniques throughout the plant and division as required. In this function, you will: Purchase Kanban and AML material via MRP through MAPICS and AS400, including material purchases for the CMSC's Interpret data to make the right purchasing or planning decisions Expedite materials with suppliers to improve dates to meet customer needs, via email, Vista, and phone Maintain system integrity Review MCC schedule and provide updates in production meetings Maintain supplier promise dates in MAPICS browser for every purchase order Proactively manage potential material shortages via MATSYNC (PO past dues, PO critical overdues, PO no promise dates, PO review) Follow buyer and supervisor escalation process Serve as backup for other planners

Requirements

High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution is required
Candidates must reside within a 50-mile radius of Fayetteville; NC will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
Prior experience as a Material Planner, Supply Chain Analyst, or with Order Expediting
Strong computer skills (working with programs such as Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Vista).
Broad knowledge of manufacturing operations and working knowledge of formal manufacturing control systems.
Understand basic electrical controls and production inventory control techniques (such as Just-In-Time orientation)
Working Knowledge of MAPICS systems, Inventory Transactions, and Kanban System.
Ability to communicate effectively with other departments to ensure parts and components are delivered on time and meet quality specifications.
Work with customers, suppliers, and transportation providers as required.
The position may require overtime and flexing hours across several shifts.
Strong math capabilities.
Strong organizational and time-management abilities
Detail-oriented with the ability to solve problems under pressure.

Responsibilities

Planning, procuring, and expediting of all materials
Identifying and implementing resolutions for materials issues and shortages
Working with buyers, stagers, Steel Clerks, Assembly Technicians, production, and suppliers to assure the effective operation of the Kanban and AML system
Assisting in implementing ELS (Lean Manufacturing) techniques
Purchasing Kanban and AML material via MRP through MAPICS and AS400
Interpreting data to make purchasing or planning decisions
Expediting materials with suppliers to improve dates to meet customer needs
Maintaining system integrity
Reviewing MCC schedule and provide updates in production meetings
Maintaining supplier promise dates in MAPICS browser for every purchase order
Proactively managing potential material shortages via MATSYNC
Following buyer and supervisor escalation process
Serving as backup for other planners