Supply Chain Manager

Eaton’s ES AMER PCS division is currently seeking a Supply Chain Manager.

## What you’ll do:

The Materials Operations Manager is responsible for leading the strategy and execution of site materials operations, internal logistics, inventory control, production scheduling, and warehousing activities, ensuring alignment with the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and the SIOP process.

This position is responsible for ensuring the efficient flow of materials from raw material receiving through finished goods shipment, enabling the achievement of customer service, inventory, productivity, and profitability objectives.

Additionally, the role leads the Production Planning, Warehouse, Shipping, Receiving, Inventory Control, Direct,Indirect Purchasing, and MRO teams, Lead material planning and execution strategies across multiple manufacturing models, including Engineer-to-Order (ETO), Configure-to-Order (CTO), Make-to-Order (MTO), and Make-to-Stock (MTS), Lead the Clear to Build (CTB) process to proactively identify material shortages, supply risks, and capacity constraints that could impact production schedules and customer deliveries driving continuous improvement throughout supply chain processes and ensuring the effective execution of the business's operational strategies.

## RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Define and implement the site's materials operations strategy to ensure achievement of service, inventory, productivity, and profitability objectives.
• Lead the Planning, Warehouse, Shipping, Receiving, Inventory Control, Direct,Indirect Purchasing/MRO teams.
• Lead material planning and execution strategies across multiple manufacturing models, including Engineer-to-Order (ETO), Configure-to-Order (CTO), Make-to-Order (MTO), and Make-to-Stock (MTS).
• Lead the Clear to Build (CTB) process to proactively identify material shortages, supply risks, and capacity constraints that could impact production schedules and customer deliveries
• Ensure alignment of materials operations with the SIOP process and the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Serve as the escalation point for critical issues related to material availability, operational capacity, and inventory management.
• Ensure the development and execution of short-term production schedules aligned with supply network requirements and business priorities.
• Monitor production schedule adherence and coordinate corrective actions to address capacity, material, or demand deviations.
• Lead S&OE processes to ensure successful operational execution of plans established through SIOP.
• Collaborate with Demand Planning, Operations, and the Supply Network to balance capacity with customer requirements.
• Define inventory optimization strategies and ensure achievement of working capital objectives.
• Ensure inventory accuracy through robust cycle counting programs and transaction control processes.
• Lead initiatives to improve material flow, eliminate waste, and optimize resource utilization through Lean principles.
• Ensure integrity of master data related to inventory, routing, warehouse locations, WMS systems, and planning parameters.
• Direct warehouse operations, receiving, storage, picking, internal distribution, and shipping activities.
• Ensure customer delivery commitments are met through effective execution of shipping schedules.
• Lead initiatives to optimize logistics costs and minimize premium freight usage.
• Ensure effective coordination with internal customers, logistics providers, and corporate teams to meet operational requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing tools such as MMA, OpA, VSM, Visual Management, Standard Work, and Lean methodologies.
• Lead projects focused on improving productivity, inventory accuracy, logistics performance, and operational efficiency.
• Develop team capabilities through coaching, training, and succession planning.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, safety, and customer satisfaction within the materials organization

## Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field from an accredited institution

Experience

• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in materials, logistics, planning, operations, or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience leading materials, warehouse, logistics, planning, or supply chain teams.
• Experience with SIOP processes, production planning, inventory management, and operational execution.
• Experience managing logistics operations, warehousing, shipping, and internal material distribution.
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives and supply chain optimization projects

Technical Knowledge

• Advanced English level in speaking, writing and listening skills.
• Advanced knowledge of SIOP, S&OE, MPS, MRP and inventory management processes.
• Mastery of ERP systems, MAPICS, AS400, SAP, WMS and planning tools or similar.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and flow of materials from raw material to finished product.
• Knowledge of supply chain indicators, capacity planning, forecasting and logistics management.

## Skills:

Abilities

• Strategic leadership and development of high-performance teams.
• Effective communication and influence at all levels of the organization.
• Analytical thinking and data-driven decision-making.
• Strategic planning and comprehensive vision of the supply chain.
• Results-oriented and ability to lead organizational change.

## Additional Information:

Quality Systems / Corporate Programs Responsibilities

Ensure compliance, when applicable, of systems and/or programs such as, but not limited to: ISO 9000-2015, ISO 14001, Underwriters Laboratory, NEMA, among others.

Participate in and demonstrate understanding of other programs such as Eaton Business System (EBS), Eaton Safety Process (ESP), among others.

Health and Safety Responsibilities - Employee

A. Know and follow the health and safety procedures and standards established for the job and for the entire facility.

B. Report health and safety problems, unsafe acts detected in the area and report to the corresponding responsible.

C. Actively participate in accident, injury and illness prevention activities:

D. Develop occupational safety analysis and safe work procedures.

E. Identify and correct hazards and unsafe conditions.

F. Investigate accidents, near-misses, or potential hazards.

G. Keep other employees aware of health and safety practices and activities, actively observing their co-workers' work practices, and incorporating safety.

H. Maintain order in the work area.

I. Maintain health and safety equipment in good working order.

J. Actively participate in health and safety training and demonstrate competence on the basis of the training received.

K. Actively participate in providing suggestions for the improvement of the health and safety program.

L. Know and apply regulatory compliance requirements in their area of work.

M. As it is a critical position, it is subject to the participation and review of the CTPAT and OAS processes.

Hazardous waste.

a. Understand hazardous waste requirements as they relate to site operations in the employee's work area.

b. Place hazardous waste in EHS-labeled containers.

c. Keep containers closed, except when adding or removing debris;

d. Notify EHS or cleaning staff when the container is full;

e. Notify EHS if you have questions or concerns regarding hazardous waste management;

f. Notify EHS personnel of any emergencies at the plant regarding hazardous and non-hazardous waste

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.