Materials Planning and Logistics Manager

Eaton’s Bussmann Division is currently seeking a Materials Planning and Logistics Manager. This is an on-site position based at our Ellisville, MO distribution center. Relocation assistance will be provided to candidates currently residing within the US/PR. The expected annual salary range for this role is $97000 - $143000 a year. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. What you’ll do: The Materials Planning and Logistics Manager is responsible for inventory management, material handling, systems information flow, root cause analysis, shipping and logistics execution, and Inventory accuracy. Key Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end inventory processes across the DC, including management of ~$10M in finished goods inventory, cycle counting programs across a 2-shift operation, and maintaining physical inventory exemption. Own inventory accuracy–related DC High-5 metrics through strategic projects, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement in receipt, storage, picking, and material flow processes. Develop and optimize the strategy for location accuracy, including monitoring, auditing, and standard work documentation for Inventory Technicians. Create visibility to in-transit inventory from interunit and external supply partners; translate insights into proactive advance planning with the DC Operations team. Analyze data including enterprise requirements planning information and prepare consolidated managerial reports. Oversee day-to-day shipping, receiving, and material handling operations; evaluate operational performance to support team performance management. Collaborate with the extended Bussmann Division SCM team to align DC inventory strategy with logistics, procurement, planning, and quality functions. Adhere to and enforce all safety rules and procedures; report unsafe conditions to management or the EHS Manager. Provide backup support to the DC Operations team. Qualifications: Required (Basic) Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain or manufacturing/distribution center environment Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with WMS platforms such as Manhattan or AS400 Skills: Excellent communication and presentation skills Ability to troubleshoot user issues and adapt training to different learning styles Familiarity with warehouse operations and system integrations (e.g., Exacta GTP, SAP) Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to think strategically Ability to work in a team environment 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 believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws. You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number. We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.