Material Planner

About the role

The Material Planner role is located at Eaton’s ES AMER ARS PDCAD division in Greenwood, SC. This position is responsible for the procurement, pull, flow, expediting of material and identification and resolution of materials issues and shortages within the plant.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a safe, engaged, and inclusive work culture by complying with all policies, including proper use of personal protective equipment, and performing 5S duties.
• Executed end-to-end material planning and procurement using ERP systems (Powerlink, AS400), ensuring material availability to meet production schedules and customer demand.
• Manage purchase orders and supplier performance, including expediting critical materials via email, phone, and supplier portals (Vista) to mitigate delays and improve on-time delivery.
• Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships across Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Quality, and Engineering to drive collaboration and operational success.
• Proactively manage material availability by leveraging MRP tools to monitor and address (PO past dues, PO critical overdue, PO no promise dates, PO review).
• Identify and address potential material shortages before they impact production or customer delivery.
• Support continuous improvement opportunities, contributing to process enhancements, inventory optimization, and improved planning accuracy.

Qualifications

• At minimum an Associate’s degree from an accredited institution.
• At least 2 years of experience working in an industrialized or manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering from an accredited institution (preferred).
• Experience with Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Proficient knowledge of Eaton systems (Powerlink & AS400): Inventory Transactions, and familiarity with purchase orders; Knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) is a plus.
• Product knowledge of components used in the Greenwood facility.

Skills

• Experience with Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Proficient knowledge of Eaton systems (Powerlink & AS400): Inventory Transactions, and familiarity with purchase orders; Knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) is a plus.
• Product knowledge of components used in the Greenwood facility.

Pay

The expected annual salary range for this role is $47,000 - $69,000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

Schedule

Details regarding the schedule are not specified in the job posting.