Materials Planning and Logistics Manager

Eaton Corporation•Ellisville, MO

2d•$97,000 - $143,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Materials Planning and Logistics Manager is responsible for inventory management, material handling, systems information flow, root cause analysis, shipping and logistics execution, and Inventory accuracy. This role will lead end-to-end inventory processes across the DC, including management of ~$10M in finished goods inventory, cycle counting programs across a 2-shift operation, and maintaining physical inventory exemption. The manager will own inventory accuracy–related DC High-5 metrics through strategic projects, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement in receipt, storage, picking, and material flow processes. They will develop and optimize the strategy for location accuracy, including monitoring, auditing, and standard work documentation for Inventory Technicians. Additionally, the role involves creating visibility to in-transit inventory from interunit and external supply partners, translating insights into proactive advance planning with the DC Operations team, analyzing data including enterprise requirements planning information, and preparing consolidated managerial reports. The manager will oversee day-to-day shipping, receiving, and material handling operations, evaluate operational performance to support team performance management, and collaborate with the extended Bussmann Division SCM team to align DC inventory strategy with logistics, procurement, planning, and quality functions. Adherence to and enforcement of all safety rules and procedures, reporting unsafe conditions, and providing backup support to the DC Operations team are also key aspects of this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain or manufacturing/distribution center environment
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to troubleshoot user issues and adapt training to different learning styles
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to think strategically
Ability to work in a team environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with WMS platforms such as Manhattan or AS400
Familiarity with warehouse operations and system integrations (e.g., Exacta GTP, SAP)

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end inventory processes across the DC, including management of ~$10M in finished goods inventory, cycle counting programs across a 2-shift operation, and maintaining physical inventory exemption.
Own inventory accuracy–related DC High-5 metrics through strategic projects, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement in receipt, storage, picking, and material flow processes.
Develop and optimize the strategy for location accuracy, including monitoring, auditing, and standard work documentation for Inventory Technicians.
Create visibility to in-transit inventory from interunit and external supply partners; translate insights into proactive advance planning with the DC Operations team.
Analyze data including enterprise requirements planning information and prepare consolidated managerial reports.
Oversee day-to-day shipping, receiving, and material handling operations; evaluate operational performance to support team performance management.
Collaborate with the extended Bussmann Division SCM team to align DC inventory strategy with logistics, procurement, planning, and quality functions.
Adhere to and enforce all safety rules and procedures; report unsafe conditions to management or the EHS Manager.
Provide backup support to the DC Operations team.