Supply Chain Manager

What you’ll do:

The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for managing key Supply Chain functions such as materials planning, scheduling and ordering activities associated with the delivery of specific customer products, direct and indirect material purchasing, inventory control and warehousing. This person will also manage and direct supply chain personnel in the materials planning, scheduling, purchasing, and inventory control of material to ensure on-time delivery of customer orders while maintaining assigned inventory levels.

• Manage and review inputs (Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning process (SIOP), Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE), 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
• Manage current and future demand requirements with manufacturing and supplier capabilities/capacities to ensure completion of customer requirements
• Plan and manage the preparation and communication of product specifications for bid and manage negotiations with the most favorable prices, quality, delivery time, etc.
• Manage and oversee the award and administration of purchase orders and agreements in accordance with established company policies and procedures; resolve promptly any supplier problems
• Oversee the location, selection and development of new and necessary delivery time frames. Alternate sources of supply to meet production requirements of the plant.
• Develop and maintain effective contacts and working relationships with key suppliers.
• Implement methods, practices and techniques to ensure the most economical movement of materials through the supply chain to achieve cost-effective logistics practices and inventory levels while meeting customer delivery requirements
• Analyze data, including enterprise requirements planning information and prepares consolidated managerial reports as needed to facilitate and recommend actions to ensure plant/product line optimal supply chain execution
• Plan, recommend, justify, and manage annual operating budgets and financial targets in accordance with known operational needs, strategies, and objectives.
• Ensure correct planning parameters and transaction disciplines are utilized in order execution systems (such as SAP) to ensure proper order generation and inventory balances
• Manage material cost and schedule impact of proposed engineering changes in addition to taking necessary actions to ensure successful implementation and incorporation of approved engineering releases
• Evaluate operational performance of the group in order to facilitate performance management, merit promotions, job transfers, dismissals, commendations, etc.
• Coordinate with Power Systems Division Supply Chain function to provide data and participate in teams in order to drive best practices.
• Support compliance initiatives and corporate commodity, logistics, and inventory strategies to achieve synergy across the operation
• Lead the implementation of lean manufacturing tools including pull systems, leveling and visual management systems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressive leadership experience, including team development and cross-functional collaboration.
• Relocation benefits are being offered for this position. Candidates that currently reside or are willing to relocate within the immediate geographical area of 50 miles of South Milwaukee, WI will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• 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, H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, 1-485 job profitability, etc.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business Administration (MBA), or a related field preferred.
  APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) certification preferred.
  Experience supporting supply chain operations within an Engineer-to-Order (ETO) manufacturing environment.
  Minimum of five (5) years of progressive supply chain experience in a manufacturing setting.

Skills:

Position Success Criteria:

• Strong understanding of Supply Chain Management principles, including production planning, scheduling, purchasing, supplier management, inventory control, logistics, warehouse operations, and shipping/receiving.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and project management skills, with the ability to effectively coordinate cross-functional initiatives.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and compliance software; SAP experience preferred. Strong analytical, planning, and process improvement capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, drive team alignment, and achieve consensus across all levels of the organization.
• Experience utilizing MRP/ERP systems, including materials planning, requirements management, and order generation processes.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies, with the ability to apply continuous improvement principles to materials and supply chain management processes.
• Proven track record of achieving results through cross-functional teamwork, collaboration, and problem-solving.