Eaton’s Aerospace Division is currently seeking a Materials Planner to join our team. This position is based at our Westminster, MD facility. Position Overview: The Materials Planner works with manufacturing operations, procurement, engineering and quality for assigned value streams to execute planning activities in line with defined lean inventory, production and procurement strategies for materials, managing capacity planning and scheduling for production and / or purchased materials. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. In this role, you will: Planning and scheduling of material in accordance with the needs of the master production schedule (MPS). Coordinate/work closely with procurement and business administration to ensure timely throughput of product. Expedite and communicate issues in a timely basis. Conduct finite capacity planning and scheduling of internal manufacturing operations in accordance with the needs of the MPS, producing & releases internal work orders schedules & monitor performance to plan. Develops production schedules for internal manufacturing operations for a series of production Workcenters to achieve the requirements of the master production schedule. Optimizes capacity, with minimal inventory and to ensure delivery to our customers on time. Strategically sets and manages all planning elements (parameters/rules) associated with all assigned manufactured parts, and coordinates any outside processing associated with those parts. Work with Engineering to identify alternatives supporting production requirements while optimizing cost & inventory reductions. Monitoring shrinkage, yield, BOM accuracy, scrap factors to support cross functional continuous improvement projects. Plan and sequence material inflows in such a way as to maintain inventory at planned levels while applying SOF principles to ensure that inventories are sized and balanced at the optimum levels throughout the supply chain. Inventory: responsible for effectively executing functional supply and demand material plans, ensuring right part, right place, right time with minimal inventory. Conducts inactive, obsolete, and surplus analysis on all parts and drives root cause, corrective action and disposition strategy. 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: Associate’s degree from an accredited institution Minimum two (2) years of experience working in a manufacturing environment Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates that currently reside within 50 miles of the Westminster, MD facility will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation. This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. ‘Green Card Holder’), Political Asylee, or Refugee Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution Minimum five (5) years of experience working as a planner, scheduler, production control, or buyer within a technology company (ideally mechanical/aerospace) Professional certification in the area of Supply Chain Management (APICS) or regional equivalent Demonstrated knowledge / experience of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and short/medium term capacity requirements. Solid knowledge of impact to/of Supply Chain activities including Procurement, Warehousing, and Outside Processes Practical knowledge / understanding of Lean Supply Chain concepts and application Position Success Criteria: Strong analytical, planning and organizational skills 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. Eaton also considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call 412-893-3600 or send an email to: AccommodationsForApplying@Eaton.com 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) Eaton considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call 412-893-3600 or send an email to: AccommodationsForApplying@Eaton.com What you will get from us Eaton’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each day. 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 – US/Puerto Rico Organization: AER MSD Mission System Division 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