Supervisor-SCM Materials Planning at Greenwood

Job Description

Eaton is a diversified power management company providing energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power. Eaton is a global technology leader in electrical products, systems and services for power quality, distribution and control, power transmission, lighting and wiring products; hydraulics components, systems and services for industrial and mobile equipment; aerospace fuel, hydraulics and pneumatic systems for commercial and military use; and truck and automotive drivetrain and powertrain systems for performance, fuel economy and safety.
Eaton Electrical, Power Distribution Control Assemblies Division facility located in Greenwood, SC manufacturers Power Distribution and Protection Equipment for the commercial, industrial, utility and petro-chem markets, has an opening for a Supervisor-SCM Materials Planning.
Eaton Corporation in Greenwood, South Carolina seeks a Supervisor, SCM Materials Planning. The Supervisor, SCM Materials Planning directs and controls the flow of materials into the plant, maintaining the balance between lowering inventory turns and avoiding production interruptions; supervises, trains, and educates direct reports including one (1) Senior Buyer, SCM Procurement and one (1) Clerk/Technician SCM Supplier Quality on use of sound SCM techniques, business systems, and other related tools to ensure timely and economical completion of customer requirements; manages the Kanban System; analyzes and ensures that the proper procurement methods are being used to maximize material availability while minimizing inventory and supply chain costs; devises methods and policies to ensure the most economical movement of materials in and out of plant to achieve cost-effective logistics practices; uses lean and Kanban; directs materials coordination staff to ensure objectives are achieved; determines materials requirements needed to meet production schedules, inventory levels and shipment demands to achieve on-time production and inventory management requirements; identifies low performing suppliers and works with suppliers to improve performance or move business to high performing strategic suppliers; coordinates with other departments to ensure smooth flow of materials; monitors business trends and economic cycles in order to anticipate change in order flow from customers and material availability from suppliers; analyzes and evaluates inventory and delivery problems and recommends or implements solutions to optimize inventory levels and manufacturing schedule; and evaluates work performance of group as required in order to facilitate performance.

Job Requirements

Requirements: Must have: Bachelors degree in Business Administration or Engineering, and 5 years of experience as a Lead Buyer or similar. 5 years of experience must be in: supply chain management (SCM) in a manufacturing environment, including Kanban, computerized inventory systems, scheduling techniques and order to delivery time (ODT), negotiating contracts with clients, and purchasing/procurement. Alternatively, employer will consider individuals with a Masters Degree in Business Administration or Engineering and three years experience as a Lead Buyer or similar. Three years experience must be in: Supply Chain Management (SCM) in a manufacturing environment, including Kanban, computerized inventory systems, scheduling techniques and ODT (Order to Delivery Time), negotiating contracts with clients, and purchasing/procurement. Qualified applicants should apply at www.eaton.com/careers (principals only, no calls).

Response Info (for SWA): Persons interested in this position should apply at eaton.com/careers.
Country: USA, State: South Carolina, City: Greenwood, Company: Eaton.