Supply Chain Project leader

About the role

Eaton’s Electrical Sector, Critical Power Solutions (CPS) division is currently seeking a Supply Chain Project Leader to perform supply chain activities related to new product introduction. This role is Hybrid 3 days in the office, 2 days from home.

Responsibilities

• Support all SCM (Supply Chain Management) related activities for 3 phase, Data Center Power Distribution and Battery cabinets Pro-Launch projects
• Perform material/component risk analysis identifying high risk items such as new electronics or new technology requirements
• Engage with Engineering for any prototype requirements tracking to delivery to meet project plan
• Ensure all Activity Matrix activities are completed to ensure project timelines per the Pro-Launch plan
• Support all SCM BOC (Business Opportunity Calculations) defined by the project charter
• Aid engineering with any Capital Budget Requests related to tooling or project related capital requirements
• Facilitate vendor engagement in the design for manufacturability and design cost reduction where possible
• Provide gate review packages with risk analysis to SCM DGC (decision gate committee) voting member prior to gate reviews with recommended yes/no approval
• Manage the ESSP (Eaton Standard Sourcing Process) document for each project to track readiness
• Quote or engage Global Procurement Organization (GPO) for quoting/costing and supplier selection to ensure project launch readiness
• Make/Buy Analysis when needed
• Landed cost modeling when needed
• NDA (non-disclosure agreement), SAP supplier setup, working with Commodity Management on Master Purchasing agreements
• Aligning Invoicing related to project requirements with Finance schedules
• Develop Planning BOM’s (bill of material) to drive material based on the forecast with assistance of SCM and project management input
• Coverage of PPAP (production part approval process) requirements
• Coordinate with Manufacturing to ensure part delivery and part presentation fit the production plan
• Review and approve all project part related CO’s (change order) coordinating with vendors and production SCM to ensure latest revision level availability per the Pro-Launch plan
• Coordinate with supplier quality/production SCM and Vendors to ensure PPAP (production part approval process) requirements are covered per the Pro-Launch plan
• SIOP (sales inventory operations planning) engagement to highlight project inventory impact

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, Minimum 2 years purchasing or supply chain in a manufacturing environment, Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration, Three years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment, CPIM or CPM certification, SAP System Experience
• Skills: Strong communication and negotiation skills, Experience with digital tools and processes, MRP/Material Planning Systems (SAP preferred), General manufacturing practices, Purchasing practices/contracting methods & strategies, Ability to train peers or new purchasing personnel, Component purchasing and supply sources, Continuous improvement tools and processes, Ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings and specifications