Supply Chain Manager

Eaton’s Electrical Sector – Power Distribution & Controls Assemblies (PDCA) business is seeking a dynamic Supply Chain Manager to join our manufacturing site leadership team in Omaha, Nebraska. Relocation assistance will be provided. Our Omaha Power Center is expanding its operations in Bellevue with a new 370,000-square-foot facility expected to be online in the first half of 2027, designed to support high-volume switchgear production for AI data centers.

About the role

This role will lead the ERP transition for the supply chain function and support site-wide ERP integration. You will manage materials flow, inventory, and a team including schedulers, buyers, material handlers, and warehouse associates to ensure operational efficiency during plant expansion.

Responsibilities

• Lead the ERP transition for the supply chain function and collaborate with IT and project teams for successful integration.
• Manage supply chain and material management during the plant expansion project.
• Oversee materials flow, inventory transactions, and lean material deployment to support plant operations.
• Identify and lead supplier resiliency projects to reduce single sourcing and delivery risks.
• Administer Indirect and MRO purchasing in alignment with Eaton standards.
• Escalate material availability issues to the Center of Excellence (COE) and Network teams.
• Lead warehouse layout and design for the plant expansion project.
• Develop the planning, purchasing, and warehouse teams to support site growth and operations.
• Mature process discipline in material operations, warehouse, and logistics.
• Maintain target inventory levels and meet On-Time Delivery (OTD) goals for internal and external customers.
• Monitor execution of the production schedule and align labor on the factory floor.
• Drive forecast attainment aligned with the SIOP plan.
• Champion continuous improvement using tools like internal assessments (MMA, OPA), visual management, standard work, and value stream mapping.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, developing and controlling production schedules and inventory levels.
• Minimum 2 years of direct leadership experience.
• Proven experience with ERP and procurement processes (SAP preferred).
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, supply chain, systems, or finance.
• Master’s degree in engineering, MBA, supply chain, systems, or finance.
• 3-5 years of supply chain supervision and leadership experience.
• Prior experience integrating an ERP transition, S4/HANA highly preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• APICS / CPIM Certification.

Pay

The expected annual salary range for this role is $113,000 - $165,000, based on candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Benefits

Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits, Retirement benefits, and programs for paid and unpaid time away from work. Specific programs and options may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and collective bargaining agreements.