Eaton’s Electrical Sector is currently seeking a Material Planner to join our team. This position is based at our Delta, BC facility. Position Overview: 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 analyze, establish, and execute the planning, ordering, scheduling of material, including internally and externally sourced parts. Also, provide material support for the manufacturing and sales of products for site and satellite facilities. Essential Functions: A. Production Plan Lay in Planning Bills adjusting and maintaining to actual. Monitor shop orders scheduling and communicate capacity concerns. Co-ordinate Marketing Forecast into ongoing production plan. B. Inventory Management Analyze and reschedule POs to ensure material availability and control inventory levels. Review depreciated inventory. Use up, Return to supplier, Rework or Scrap. Issue and receive non-conformance reports and determine disposition where responsible. Maintain material availability. Communicate material requirements/forecasts. C. Master Production Schedule Lay in plan forecast. Create and maintain planning bills. Maintain master schedule to support customer orders and planning bills. D. Customer Satisfaction Expedite overdues holding up shipping of customer orders. Communicate to ensure customer service. Work with co-workers to ensure to ensure customer is satisfied. E. Material Availability Create and reschedule orders for material to support stocking policies. Analyze, maintain and approve buy queue/Master Production Schedule. Utilize Kanban processes to ensure material availability and reduce cycle time. Work with Purchasing dept. to communicate with supplies (internal & external) on Material quality, on-time deliveries & overall performance (supplier evaluation). F. Cost Reduction Coordinate and act as liaison for assigned cost reduction team. Update and report results monthly. G. Material Sourcing Source items required for prototypes and prospective new business from existing suppliers. Request quotes for price and delivery. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. Qualifications Required (Basic) Qualifications: College diploma or university degree. Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a material planning (or related) role. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada on an ongoing basis without company sponsorship. No relocation provided. Preferred qualifications: 2 years of experience using an MRP system. 1 year of experience of working in design-for-manufacturing or an Engineered-to-Order environment. 1 year of experience with Lean and Six Sigma Tools, Six Sigma Green or Black belt. APICS certification or working towards. Position Criteria: Strong knowledge of purchasing techniques and supplier management. Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment as part of a team. Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. Strong analytical aptitude and complex problem-solving skills. Intermediate knowledge of MS Office (including Excel and Access). Strong proficiency using MRP software, Oracle knowledge is an asset. Strong technical aptitude of electrical distribution and control systems. Effective time management, prioritization, and project management skills. We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being. Listed below are programs that are offered globally, but program availabilities may vary by site. Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands (at participating Eaton sites) Healthcare/retirement savings programs Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs Donation matching (U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico) We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. 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It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton’s 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees. We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the Human Rights Campaign and almost fifty percent of our Board of Directors represented diverse groups. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Job: Supply Chain / Logistics Region: North America – Canada Organization: ESSG CA Canada Job Level: Individual Contributor Schedule: Full-time Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: No Does this position offer relocation?: No Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time