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Eaton

Materials Planner

Glendale Heights, IL

Eaton's VEH Vehicle Group division is currently seeking a Materials Planner.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $62250.03 - $91300.04 a year. Please note the salary information is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you'll do:

Position Overview: As a Material Planner, you will exhibit expertise in planning practices for production and lead others to ensure customer orders are completed on time at the lowest possible cost. Manage and identify areas for improvement in the following areas: planning/shop floor scheduling, ERP SMART rules, shortage resolution, expedites, customer requests, manufacturing efficiency, and capacity management.

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  • Manages material replenishment and orders to ensure manufacturing has required work at all times, communicates on requirements.
  • Analyzes material requirements; plans and initiates schedules to support customer production & new program development schedules and plans; manages shop floor scheduling; levels load orders based on capacity in the cell.
  • Ensures work orders for their areas of responsibility are current, not past due, not in pick status for long periods of time.
  • Prepare reports and other correspondence for use by Eaton SCM professionals.
  • For area of responsibility - manages item parameters and settings in MRP system, minimizes past due sales dollars, resolves quality issues, resolves supplier shortages, customer on-time delivery.
  • Managing packaging purchasing including Corrugated, fiber drums, pallets, returnable and trays.
  • Coordinate material requirements with production schedules, customer requirements and provide feedback to scheduling and management.
  • Supports High Performance Work Teams & flexible/capable of working in different environments.
  • Managing interplant transfers between carol Stream and Mexico plant.
  • Expedites orders for customers where possible; expedites shortages with buyers; communicates updates to customer service.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
  • Two (2) or more years' experience in Materials or Supply Planning or Materials Management
  • One (1) or more years of experience utilizing MRP/ERP Systems or advanced planning systems
  • One (1) or more years of experience utilizing Microsoft Excel to include VLOOKUPS, Formulas, and Pivot Tables

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or business management
  • APICS Certification (CPIM or CSCP)

Skills:

  • Sound knowledge of supply chain processes and procedures including manufacturing planning, demand, and replenishment processes.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Strong problem solving and analysis skills.
  • Ability to manage complexity and resolve conflicts that arise from balancing multiple priorities.
  • Attention to detail, problem-solving, and analytics to recommend ways of enhancing productivity.
  • Proven ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Excel/Pivot skills

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.

We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Client-provided location(s): Carol Stream, IL, USA
Job ID: Eaton-687211088091
Employment Type: Other

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)

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