Material Planner

Eaton has a Material Planner - First Shift opportunity located in Omaha, NE.

Position Overview :

Responsible for the procurement, pull, flow, expediting of material and identification and resolution of materials issues and shortages within the plant consistent with operating objectives. Works with Buyers, Master Scheduler, production, and suppliers to assure the effective operation of the materials process and system.

Essential Responsibilities :

• Maintain a high level of responsiveness to our internal and external customers
• Schedule and Purchase material via MRP through M2M.
• Promote good working relationships with internal suppliers and within the plant between the SCM Organization, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Quality, and Engineering
• Promote good working relationships with external suppliers
• Expedite materials with suppliers to improve dates to meet customer needs, via email, Vista, and phone
• Acknowledge and Maintain Shortage dates
• Submit CIF ideas within Supply chain
• Maintain supplier promise dates in M2M for every purchase order
• Proactively manage potential material shortages (PO past dues, PO critical overdues, PO no promise dates, PO review)
• Serve as backup for Supply Chain team.
• Conduct 5s Activities
• Participate in continuous flow and standardize work events
• Maintain system integrity
• The position will require overtime and working some weekends
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• Associates degree from an accredited institution or commensurate experience.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
• Relocation is not offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate Omaha, NE area (60 miles) will be considered for this position.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Bachelor degree in business administration, supply chain, or related field.
• Strong Communication skills
• Proficient Knowledge of M2M systems: Inventory Transactions, and familiarity with purchase orders; Knowledge of MRP is a plus
• Knowledge of computerized inventory systems gained from previous experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Self-starter with strong critical thinking, problem solving, negotiation, decision making, organizational, planning,
• Excellent computer skills- working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

We make what matters work. Everywhere you look—from the technology and machinery that surrounds us, to the critical services and infrastructure that we depend on every day—you’ll find one thing in common. It all relies on power. That’s why Eaton is dedicated to improving people’s lives and the environment with power management technologies that are more reliable, efficient, safe and sustainable. Because this is what matters.

We are confident we can deliver on this promise because of the attributes that our employees embody. We’re ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and we’re committed to learning. These values enable us to tackle some of the toughest challenges on the planet, never losing sight of what matters.

Job: Manufacturing & Operations

Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico
Organization: ESSG PDCAD Power Distrib Control Assy Div

Job Level: Entry Level
Schedule: Full-time
Does this position offer relocation?: No
Travel: No