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What you'll do:

Job Summary:

This position leads the centralized Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) and Master Production Scheduling (MPS) process for LATAM, executing the order backlog across both Legacy Eaton and SAP ERPs. Operating under the principle of "Centralized Strategy - Decentralized Execution", the role balances short-term supply and demand at the execution horizon, converts the SIOP/IBP plan into feasible master schedules by site and product line, and drives on-time, cost-effective backlog execution across the region's manufacturing footprint.

Job Responsibilities:

A. Lead the regional S&OE process, translating the SIOP/IBP consensus plan into executable master production schedules (MPS) by site and product line.
B. Direct centralized Supply Planning teams operating across Legacy Eaton and SAP ERPs, ensuring consistent backlog execution and past-due reduction.
C. Own short-term supply planning: constraint identification, capacity balancing, materials availability and prioritization at the 0-13-week horizon.
D. Coordinate S&OE / MPS planners in Mexico, Costa Rica, Chile and Brazil, standardizing planning parameters and cadence.
E. Manage the weekly S&OE cycle, escalating supply-demand imbalances and driving resolution with plants and Customer Operations.
F. Establish and monitor KPIs (schedule adherence, past due, backlog aging, forecast-to-plan attainment) and drive continuous improvement.
G. Interface with Demand Planning / IBP to align execution with the divisional plan and to feed constraints back into SIOP.
H. Support inventory and working-capital targets through disciplined planning and lot-size / safety-stock governance.
I. Comply the Eaton Business System (EBS), in foundations, Planning, Growth, Functional Excellence, Assessment and Learning, mainly in the Eaton Business Excellence (EBE); ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 and its tools (such as: Eaton Quality System (EQS), Eaton Lean System and Six Sigma-ELS, HR Standard Work and Employee Survey.
J. Meet any other activity assigned by supervisor or special requirements of the company.
K. Active participation in continuous improvement programs, committees and counsels at local, regional and Eaton level.
L. Comply with Global Directives and Policies as function requires: Ethics & Compliance, Workplace, Communications, Enterprise Risk Management, Finance, Legal, MESH.
M. Firmly follow Eaton Culture Model and its three culture commitments: Think Big, Act Boldly, and Win Together.

Qualifications:

Education level required:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering or Business from an accredited institution required.

• CPIM Certification Desirable

Years and area of experience required:

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in supply/production planning.
• + 3 years leading planning teams, ideally multi-country / multi-ERP.5 years' Supply Chain Manager experience in a large company required.

Technical knowledge:

• Working knowledge of S&OE, MPS, supply/production planning and SIOP/IBP.
• Expertise in MPS, S&OE, capacity and materials planning is required.
• Experience operating across multiple ERPs (SAP and Legacy Eaton) is required.
• Strong understanding of SIOP/IBP linkage and backlog execution.
• Advanced English required; proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese is also required.

• Availability to travel across Latin America.

• Data/BI and advanced Excel skills; experience with Eaton Business System (EBS) tools preferred.

Location: This position is open to candidates based in Mexico, Costa Rica, Brazil, Colombia, or Chile.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset.
• Ability to influence plants and cross-functional partners without direct authority.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication in English and Spanish.
• Sense of urgency and structured prioritization under pressure.
• Collaborative, hands-on leadership style.
• Eaton Culture Model: Think Big, Act Boldly, and Win Together.

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Functional Competencies:

Global Trade Management, Logistics, Materials, Procurement, Risk& Compliance, Supplier Development & Quality, Suplier Diversity, Digitalization.

Additional Information:

About Eaton

Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere.

Size: 10,000+ employees
Industry: Engineering

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Perks and Benefits

Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
- 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
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
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- On-Site Cafeteria
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)