Materials Manager - Manufacturing Multi-Site

Eaton's IS VEH EMB division is currently seeking a Materials Manager - Manufacturing Multi-Site.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $108749.97 - $159499.96 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

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.

This role MUST work on-site daily at our Carol Stream, IL location. If needed, relocation assistance is available for a qualified candidate currently residing in the USA.

What you'll do:

Job Summary

The Supply Chain orchestration from customer to supplier requires E2E visibility to make informed decisions and optimize a business operations execution holistically. This Multi-Site ( US, Mexico) Materials Manager position has the responsibility for Material Function performance across core business objectives such as inventory, freight, cost, and customer satisfaction.

Responsible for product sales of ~$190M annually.

Multi Site Materials Manager will be responsible for all SKUs / product lines, capacities and roles for Power Connections focusing on a SIOP horizon of 0-18+ months. Incumbent will be responsible for trade-Off decisions, for making decisions to optimize business Materials KPIs holistically"

* This role requires working on-site daily M-F at our Carol Stream faciltiy. If required, relocation assistance is available for a qualified candidate currently residing in the US.

Job Responsibilities

* Manages a team of Operational buyers, Production planners & Customer Service in Power Connections sites

* Manage capacity vs demand (0-18+ months horizon), flagging any exceptions, driving solutions and decision making to close the gap.

* Partners with operations materials at sites, for warehousing and operational procurement if gaps require escalation.

* Manages replenishment strategy across value stream in line with the inventory policy. Conducts regular parameters audits.

* Creates the consensus supply plan, balancing FG inventory and capacity with the objective to meet demand on-time and in full.

* Ensures production schedule adherence and attainment.

* Works with SIOP and business teams to update FG inventory targets and inventory policies.

* Reviews supply and inventory performance metrics, inventory outlook projection, identify gaps vs targets & improvement opportunities and liaise with relevant stakeholders to execute improvement action plans.

* Accountable for value stream improvements in cash, cost and customer service results.

* Initiates scenario planning to optimize the plan on service, cash and costs.

* Provides relevant information to the divisional SIOP meetings regarding supply vs. demand (capacity) and FG inventory performance

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications ( required):

* Bachelors' degree from an accredited institution.

* 7+ years of supply chain management and planning experience for a global or multi-plant manufacturing/ industrial company.

* Experience working across supply chain / operations with a proven track record of influencing & delivering results across the end-to-end product and supply chain management processes.

* Previous experience managing/ leading a team.

* Previous experience managing complex material flows across multi-tier manufacturing & distribution networks.

* 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.

* Ability to work without sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

* MBA or Masters in Supply Chain / Operations or Engineering.

* Previous experience in automotive or electronics manufacturing sector.

* Prior experience of Advanced Planning Systems.

* Broad foundational technical expertise across areas such as planning, execution, procurement & plant operations.

* Experiencing building strong partnerships and influencing cross functional stakeholders in sales, finance, product line leaders and HR

* Deep understanding of how supply chain impacts P&L and working capital

* Ability to analyze, interpret and derive conclusions on large volumes of data.

* CPIM certified a plus

* Strong analytical skills and business acumen.

* Ability to manage multiple projects/activities; results driven.

* Process-oriented and ability contribute to continuous improvement.

* Must exhibit a high level of motivation, sense of urgency, and energetic approach to job duties and requirements.

* Ability to travel ~ 30% within US and Mexico.

Skills:

Soft skills

* Holistic perspective, ability to adapt to different cultures and to get results in a complex environment

* Influential, visible internal and external leader able to challenge the status quo, motivate and inspire teams to work together to solve complex challenges

* Must be able to build strong relationships at all…