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Eaton Corporation Senior Buyer in Sumter, South Carolina
Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Senior Buyer. This role will take place at our facility in Sumter, SC. The Material Planner will ensure material availability and achieve inventory targets through complete materials management (Stock, AP, Kanban, Consignment, etc.) for the assigned area and/or commodities while adhering to Eaton’s high-quality standards.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $65250.0 - $95700.0 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.
What you’ll do:
Owner for all Datacenter related jobs, ensuring from order placement to material availability to inventory management, managing all Open Orders, and supplier relationship.
Work with Purchasing, Frontend and Operations to identify/review job-specific material & stock items
Utilize advanced inventory analysis processes (ex. Safety Stock, Kanban, Evaluations, etc)
Develop/maintain supplier relationships to maximize involvement with inventory programs
Establish part and process intimacy for assigned area and material
Manage stockouts through proactive actions and root cause analysis
Ensure material is available to meet production requirements while minimizing premium freight
Work with material coordinators to manage stocking levels and locations
Coordinate with buyers to ensure data accuracy
Ensure material availability through inventory administration activities such as demand planning, material optimization (excess material) and monitoring the age of material.
Work with the Production Planning & Scheduling Supervisor to align the flow of material, capacity and demand to ensure an effective supply and demand balance and velocity of material required in the manufacturing process
Complete additional projects/responsibilities as assigned by manager
Accountable for DOH, 0 Past Due’s, All Invoices placed on time, ensuring all the planning parameters maintained accurately.
Place purchase orders for material within ordering cycle times
Attend production meetings to discuss the status of materials and production schedules.
Participate in Lean events and contribute to process improvements designed to reduce cycle time, increase front end / supply chain efficiencies and improve quality.
Adhere to all safety rules and procedures, including 5S requirements, and be responsible for reporting unsafe conditions to the appropriate management or ELS representative as required.
Collaborate with storeroom, receiving, quality, etc.… to ensure invoices on hold are in control.
Qualifications:
Required (Basic) Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution
Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing or materials processing experience.
No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate area of Sumter (50 miles) will be considered for this position. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
Must be legally authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without company sponsorship now and in the future.
Preferred Qualifications:
Completed Associates Degree
Previous planning experience
Prior experience with AS400, MAPICS, VISTA, and DMM computer programs
Skills:
Prior work experience using a computer, including competence in Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel) required.
Able to multi-task and balance various demands while achieving goals
Demonstrate a collaborative style and work effectively in a diverse environment
Able to learn from past experiences and apply learning to current situations
Self-starter capable of working with minimum supervision and capable of solving various problems as unusual circumstances arise through interfacing with other departments
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Understanding of Kanban and other material control methods
Ability to deal with both internal and external suppliers in a professional manner
Ability to work with both internal and external customers in managing changing schedules
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in teams across plant and corporate entities
Self-motivated and results oriented
Strong organizational skills
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