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Gerente de Materiais (SCM) / Materials Manager

7 days ago Caxias do Sul, Brazil

Eaton's IS VEH VGSA division is currently seeking a Gerente de Materiais (SCM) / Materials Manager.

What you'll do:

PRIMARY FUNCTION:
The position scope covers:
• Materials planning (local and international)
• Inventory management
• Customer attendance/relationship (OEM, Aftermarket and Intercompany) management
• Internal and external logistics management

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

A. Lead SIOP process (customer demand, strategy definition, capacity management, results and plans management).

B. Develop profit plan (Inventory $'s and DOH, Cost Out, Supplier OTD, Customer OTD, Sales, freight).

C. Develops a core set of metrics for Materials management and assure goals achievement thru leading and lagging metrics aligned with Profit and Strategic Plan Goals.

D. Drives site to Model Plant (Best Practice) disciplines in all facets of Materials Management

E. Ensure Materials management related roles competencies, processes execution and organizational capability

F. Leads the prescribed use and improvement of the site/division ERP system.

G. Lead materials management assessment (MMA) and OpA assessments as well as owning the materials management related actions plans to close any reported OFI's.

H. Uses continuous improvement framework activities like lean/vsm or six sigma initiatives to drive continued stability and robust/repeatable standard process.

I. Drive Customer service attendance to leverage satisfaction and assure customer centricity.

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Qualifications:

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE:
Education and Skills required to meet position qualifications:
• Bachelor degree preferrably in Engineering, Administration or related areas
• Extensive experience in supply chain. logistics or material planning
• Having consistent knowledge of production planning, logistics
• Effective communication with all levels, leadership skill & management roles
• Knowledge of ERP Systems.
• Must have strong analytical skills
• Ability to manage employees effectively and to forge strong relationships at all levels in organization
• Strong team player
• Customer/supplier interaction in a highly demanding environment

• Previous experience as a manager of people.

Preferred/Additional Specialized Knowledge

• Import-export knowledge

• Experience in other areas like Lean/Six Sigma, program management would be an added advantage

• Bachelor degree in supply chain management or advanced degree in business or supply chain management.
• SIOP experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading cost out activities.
• APICS Certification (CPIM)

A Eaton anunciou, em 26 de janeiro de 2026, a intenção de separar seu Grupo Mobility (incluindo os segmentos de Veículos e eMobility) em uma empresa independente, de capital aberto. Esperamos concluir a separação até o final do primeiro trimestre de 2027. Como uma empresa independente, o negócio de Mobility será mais focado e ágil, criando oportunidades relevantes para que os colaboradores cresçam, inovem e ajudem a moldar o futuro da mobilidade. A separação reflete uma forte confiança na equipe de Mobility e posiciona a nova empresa como um empregador de escolha na indústria automotiva e de veículos comerciais.

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Client-provided location(s): Caxias do Sul, Brazil
Job ID: Eaton-66018CaxiasdoSul
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-06-03T18:41:23

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)