Materials Planning & Logistics Manager
About The Position
Eaton’s IS VEH VGNA division is currently seeking a Materials Planning & Logistics Manager. Relocation assistance is provided for this role which will be on site at our Westminster, SC location. Eaton’s Mobility Group, US Engine Valve business is currently seeking a Materials Planning & Logistics Manager to join our team. This position is located at our Westminster SC Loc Facility. Relocation assistance is offered. US Engine Valve began in 1987 as a joint venture between Eaton Corporation and Nittan Valve Co. LTD. of Japan. From Westminster, our operating system combines global engineering knowledge with a culture of continuous improvement. Our vision is clear: Be a world-class, full-service supplier of intake and exhaust valves through quality, cost, delivery and innovation. The facility is registered to IATF16949/ ISO 9001 and 14001. Our team is collaborating with companies to innovate the transportation technologies of the future, creating efficient vehicles that travel faster, farther, higher and safer at a lower overall cost to the consumer and the environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
- Minimum five (5) years’ work experience in supply chain within a manufacturing environment
- Minimum one (1) year of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or Engineering from an accredited institution
- Master’s Degree from an accredited university
- APICS or ISM Certification
- Previous logistics and Materials Management experience within a manufacturing environment
Responsibilities
- At all times, follows and enforces safety protocol, including use of PPE (personal protection equipment) and maintaining the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
- Participate in the development of plant strategic plans and align departmental goals, including development of supply chain strategies
- Lead materials management activities through SCM team – planning/scheduling, inventory management, procurement, logistics
- Balance current and future customer demand requirements with manufacturing and supplier capabilities/capacities to ensure completion of customer requirements
- Direct purchasing activities for production materials and non-production materials including capital and facilities (MRO); Responsible for minimizing purchase price variance
- Build organizational capability through development plans, mentoring, driving accountability, cross-training & succession planning
- Recommend alternative course of action as part of closed loop process to reconcile differences between production capacity and unconstrained demand
- Responsible for out-sourcing activities to meet demand requirements and reduce supply chain risk
- Responsible for reviewing Excess & Obsolete inventory and guide disposition
- Develop the replenishment strategy for value stream part numbers in the MRP system to generate requirements for manufactured and purchased parts while ensuring desired inventory levels are maintained
- Utilize root cause analysis and basic problem-solving skills to drive continuous improvement in processes and metrics
- Lead and direct the material planning team to balance the demand as driven by Material Requirements Planning (MRP), shop floor capacity and customer sales orders
- Improve automated processes to maximize the flow of information and material in support of plant manufacturing goals
- Identify methods and processes to improve velocity of material moving through the plant
- Assists in expediting material, where required, to meet shortfall between current plan and customer order requirements
- Maintain good working relationships with customers (internal and external).
- Ensure the cycle counting process is fully deployed and that action plans are developed, and root causes of issues are resolved to achieve acceptable inventory accuracy (98+%).
Benefits
- Relocation assistance
- Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands (at participating Eaton sites)
- Healthcare/retirement savings programs
- Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance
- Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development
- Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs
- Donation matching (U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico)
- Health and Welfare benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
