Materials Planning & Logistics Manager

Eaton’s IS VEH VGNA division is currently seeking a Materials Planning & Logistics Manager. Relocation assistance is provided for this role which will be on site at our Westminster, SC location. The expected annual salary range for this role is $113000 - $165000 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: 
 Eaton’s Mobility Group, US Engine Valve business is currently seeking a Materials Planning & Logistics Manager to join our team. This position is located at our Westminster SC Loc Facility. Relocation assistance is offered.  US Engine Valve began in 1987 as a joint venture between Eaton Corporation and Nittan Valve Co. LTD. of Japan. From Westminster, our operating system combines global engineering knowledge with a culture of continuous improvement. Our vision is clear: Be a world-class, full-service supplier of intake and exhaust valves through quality, cost, delivery and innovation. The facility is registered to IATF16949/ ISO 9001 and 14001. Our team is collaborating with companies to innovate the transportation technologies of the future, creating efficient vehicles that travel faster, farther, higher and safer at a lower overall cost to the consumer and the environment.

Overview: The Supply Chain Manager (SCM) will report directly to the US Engine Valve Westminster, SC Plant Manager – Mobility Group and is responsible for shipping & receiving department, production scheduler(s), material replenishment and customer service team.  The individual in this role will lead several teams and individuals in these operational functions and possess strong leadership, communication and organization skills while providing training and compliance specific to their area of responsibility. SCM shall manage KPI’s, operational strategy, work standardization and cross training while supporting continuous improvement activities as part of day-to-day work requirements.This position is based out of the Westminster, SC manufacturing facility. In this function you will: 
 •    At all times, follows and enforces safety protocol, including use of PPE (personal protection equipment) and maintaining the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition. •    Participate in the development of plant strategic plans and align departmental goals, including development of supply chain strategies •    Lead materials management activities through SCM team – planning/scheduling, inventory management, procurement, logistics •    Balance current and future customer demand requirements with manufacturing and supplier capabilities/capacities to ensure completion of customer requirements •    Direct purchasing activities for production materials and non-production materials including capital and facilities (MRO); Responsible for minimizing purchase price variance •    Build organizational capability through development plans, mentoring, driving accountability, cross-training & succession planning •    Recommend alternative course of action as part of closed loop process to reconcile differences between production capacity and unconstrained demand •    Responsible for out-sourcing activities to meet demand requirements and reduce supply chain risk •    Responsible for reviewing Excess & Obsolete inventory and guide disposition •    Develop the replenishment strategy for value stream part numbers in the MRP system to generate requirements for manufactured and purchased parts while ensuring desired inventory levels are maintained •    Utilize root cause analysis and basic problem-solving skills to drive continuous improvement in processes and metrics •    Lead and direct the material planning team to balance the demand as driven by Material Requirements Planning (MRP), shop floor capacity