Supply Chain Manager

Eaton's Power Delivery Division is currently seeking a Supply Chain Manager to join our team. This position is based at our Waukesha, WI facility. Relocation assistance will be provided.

Position Overview:

This position will plan, direct, & coordinate all materials functions for the Waukesha, Badger Drive Facility, including inter-unit, purchasing, inventory control, Sales Inventory and Operations Planning, production control, receiving, stores, and selection of traffic carriers for the plant. Plan & manage the procurement of a large variety of complex materials and services to effectively support the production requirements for the plant; oversee the review and negotiation of purchase price, quality, availability, delivery, and other factors necessary to ensure the overall conformance of materials purchased to manufacturing specifications and overall company production objectives; manage and coordinate materials inventories and services. This position reports to Plant Manager.

Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It's where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential-and where you can help us reach ours.

In this function you will:

• Manages plant materials process to support operations in meeting performance of department
• Manages and reviews inputs (Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning process (SIOP), cycle counting, physical inventory, profit planning) and controls (min./max. 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
• Balances and coordinates the work loads and responsibilities of the employees within the Materials Planning/Scheduling function to support Plant level metrics in the areas of Financial Performance (overtime efficiency, on-time delivery, top line sales) by leveraging lean principles and plant balance (level loading, ship ahead schedules, etc.).
• Oversee the location, selection and development of new and necessary delivery time frames. Alternate sources of supply to meet production requirements of the plant.
• Manage and coordinate quality audit programs for new and existing suppliers; meet with suppliers to discuss product specifications, product quality, etc.
• 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 organization in attaining key metrics, including Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory and Cost out.
• Models the Eaton ethical conduct policy, the Eaton Values and Philosophy, and complies with all other corporate, plant, and regulatory policies and regulations as applicable.
• Supports the Eaton Business System (EBS), Eaton Lean Six Sigma (ELSS), MMA and MESH initiatives.
• Leads cross-functional process improvement teams.
• Improves inventory accuracy by maintaining a formalized inventory cycle counting procedure with root cause analysis to drive corrective action.
• Remain knowledgeable of required personnel-related policies and procedures of the company; monitor and correct employee actions of behavior to ensure adherence with required policies, procedures, systems, and rules.
• Additional tasks as needed

When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we - as individuals and as a company - are stronger.

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Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or finance
• Minimum of seven (7) years' experience in a manufacturing, purchasing or production control environment
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future

Preferred qualifications:

• Masters degree in engineering, MBA, systems or finance

Position Criteria:

• Strong communications and project management skills
• Relevant computer skills (Microsoft Office suite, compliance software), SAP experience a plus Strong process orientation, analytical and planning ability.
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills to collaborate effectively build team consensus and influence others.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, project management and facilitation skills.
• Exemplary leadership and communication skills to effectively lead, mentor and facilitate.
• Self-starter, able to work with or lead cross-functional teams. Strong time management skills that require little supervision.
• Implementation experience with basic concepts of planning and lean material flow (SIOP, Scheduling, Pull systems, Kanban, MRP, Schedule sequencing & level loading, inventory modeling, JIT, etc. )
• General understanding of accounting principles, industrial engineering, and manufacturing processes.
• Extensive understanding of laws that affect company purchasing policies, procedures, and decisions.
• Broad understanding of corporate and division purchasing policies and procedures.
• Ability to develop material plans that support sales and inventory objectives simultaneously for a multi-product plant

We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being. Listed below are programs that are offered globally, but program availabilities may vary by site.

• Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands (at participating Eaton sites)
• Healthcare/retirement savings programs
• Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance
• Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development
• Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs
• Donation matching (U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico)

Eaton also 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 412-893-3600 or send an email to: [email protected]

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 412-893-3600 or send an email to: [email protected]

What you will get from us

Eaton's mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power - more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each day. It's where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential-and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton's 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees.

We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the Human Rights Campaign and almost fifty percent of our Board of Directors represented diverse groups. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we - as individuals and as a company - are stronger.

We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company's operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody.

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.

Job: Supply Chain / Logistics

Region: North America - US/Puerto Rico
Organization: ESSG CPSD PDD Power Delivery Division

Job Level: Manager
Schedule: Full-time
Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: No
Does this position offer relocation?: Relocation from within hiring country only
Travel: No