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Material Planner

2 days ago El Paso, TX

Eaton's ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Material Planner. This position will be based in El Paso, Texas.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $83250.0 - $122100.0 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

In this role, you will manage the procurement of all production and non-production items consumed within your area of responsibility to support both short-term and long-term business objectives. You will hold overall responsibility for meeting customer requirements, overseeing production control, ensuring on-time delivery, and maintaining optimal finished goods inventory levels and reorder points.

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You will provide Value Stream Mapping (VSM) support for the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process to help ensure business continuity. This role requires close collaboration with all manufacturing support functions, including Engineering, Production, and Quality Engineering.

Additional responsibilities include:

  • Scheduling assembly and fabrication parts
  • Managing order schedules and related tasks
  • Leading and presenting action plans to improve key performance metrics
  • Reviewing incoming demand with Value Stream Managers to align with business needs

What you'll do:

Essential Functions:

  • Manages product line assigned purchasing performance, including quality, cost and on-time delivery performance of suppliers.
  • Understands the MRP/ERP functions and rules and continuously drives for improvements in the system (usage, accuracy,
    compliance, etc.) and integration into the manufacturing process, including the implementation of ERP Rules.
  • Manages and reviews inputs (SIOP, cycle counting, physical inventory, profit planning) and controls (min. Imax. levels, lead times,
    etc.) of the ordering process to ensure that inventory levels (purchase parts, WIP, finished goods, consignment, in-transit etc.) to
    meet Plant, Division and Corporate expectations.
  • Has full control of the production plan in every production line to satisfy customer requested dates.
  • Provides input, support and guidance regarding the Sales, Inventory, Operating and Planning (SIOP) process and uses the process
    to drive improvements into the Materials Planning / Scheduling function to ensure adequate resources are identified, financial goals
    met, and customers are satisfied.
  • Identifies and implements cost reduction opportunities by reviewing supplier capabilities, material options, and processing
    requirements in order to meet and/or exceed the cost reduction initiatives.
  • Leads cross-functional process improvement teams.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
  • Minimum 3 years of supply chain, procurement, OR material experience required.
  • No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates that currently reside within 50 miles of the EL Paso, TX facility will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
  • Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or supply chain from an accredited institution
  • Minimum five (5) years of experience in any Supply Chain Area.
  • Minimum two (2) year of experience managing supplier relationships.
  • Bilingual in English/Spanish
  • MRP system knowledge (MAPICS AS400)
  • Engineering To Order (ETO) experience

Skills:

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.

Client-provided location(s): El Paso, TX
Job ID: Eaton-52902ElPaso
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-10-29T18:36:40

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)