Material Planner

Responsibilities

• The primary function of this role is to ensure an acceptable level of material availability to support the master production schedule. Part of this role will assess, establish, and execute the planning, ordering, scheduling of material, including internally and externally sourced parts.
• Essential Functions Include:
• Purchasing: Work and communicate with internal leadership on Material quality, on-time deliveries & overall performance (supplier evaluation). Resolve Invoice on hold concerns for prompt supplier payment. Maintain PO dates, pricing and status. Request quotes for price and delivery as needed.
• Continuous Improvement: Develop and implement appropriate continual process improvement and cost-saving ideas for operations. Coordinate and act as liaison for assigned cost reduction team.
• Customer Focus: Expedite overdue holding up shipping of customer orders. Communicate with Eaton Care and Sales to ensure customer service. Work with co-workers to ensure to ensure customer is satisfied.
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Requirements

• Required (Basic) Qualifications:
• College diploma or university degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum 2 years of experience working in a material planning (or related) role
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada without corporate sponsorship now or in the future.
• No relocation provided. This role requires working onsite at our Delta, BC office.
• 1 year of experience supporting supply chain function, preferably in the electrical field, distribution, and/or manufacturing settings
• 2 years of experience using an MRP / ERP system
• 1 year experience of working in design-for-manufacturing or an Engineered-to-Order environment
• 1 year experience with Lean and Six Sigma Tools, Six Sigma Green or Black belt
• Completed or working towards APICS certification
• 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.
• This posting is for an existing vacancy.
• We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job app

Additional Information

Eaton's PCS division is currently seeking a Material Planner to join the team. This is an onsite role, based at the Delta, BC facility. The expected annual salary range for this role is $69000 - $87000 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.

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