PRIMARY FUNCTION: Plan, schedule and expedite material releases for the product line. Supplier Material Planning process through the use of the MRP system. Manage all inventory levels to reach plant & divisional goals and DOH Suppliers OTD Excess and Obsoletes ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Maintains the quantity of materials needed to support production schedules. Tracks inbound purchases, communicates materials shortages, reviews materials requirements against forecasted shipping specifications; reports resource issues and potential corrective actions to appropriate personnel. Manages schedules and overseas the ordering of material/part resources to meet production build specifications. Interfaces and assists suppliers in managing constraints, overcoming issues and planning corrective actions in order to attain 100% performance outcomes for supplier delivery systems. Create and distribute assembly schedules and review them with product line team members Trained as a qualified backup for the Master Scheduler position to temporarily cover the main responsibilities of the position when the Master Scheduler is out of the plant Support to pursue alternative materials procurement and sourcing methods to supplement MRP planning strategies. Actively participates in analyzing and maintaining appropriate inventory levels per customer specifications. Analyzes material requirements; plans and initiates schedules to support customer production schedule and plans. Updates resource planning/tracking database to ensure customer ship schedules are on-time and on-schedule. Supports the development of materials/resource requirements (build/ship schedules) for multiple production lines Expedites and communicates schedule changes to appropriate personnel Documents and tracks on time supplier delivery matrix Identifies and documents new item attributes Documents, validates, and communicates add-ins and cancellations within frozen order board periods and notifies appropriate personnel. Notifies staff and appropriate personnel of potential and/or actual materials shortages that will impact customer production schedules. In charge to maintain the optimal inventory levels in the plant Demonstrate the application of the 8 CIF modules and support related initiatives on daily basis through establishing, maintaining and complying his/her Standard Work and other tools. Participate in Kaizen events, Lean Council and Continuous Improvement teams when required. Generate ideas for improvement according with the local programs. Implement and optimize Lean Management tools. Sustain the ELLS tools (VSM, 5´s, TMP, STW, Set up, Problem Solving, Materials Management and 6 Sigma) to drive the continuous improvement performance when apply. Follow up of Supplier Performance Qualifications SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE: 3-5 years of experience in production control environment MRP knowledge Solid knowledge of Just-in-Time & LEAN manufacturing concepts Strong communications skills (Spanish & English) Demonstrated team-working and people management Ability to learn & master MRP system Ability to adapt & change according to customer demand Oracle and ASCP would be a plus APICS would be a plus English language required. #LI-CR1 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Inventory Management & Optimization. The ability to ensure product availability through inventory administration activities such as demand planning, stock optimization, and monitoring the age of the product. Demand Management. The use of qualitative and quantitative methods to predict short-term incoming demand for use as an input into the Sales, Inventory, & Operations Planning (SIOP) process. Order Management. The knowledge and skills necessary to manage the receipt and scheduling of customer orders. Processes included in this competency include standard order receipt, exception identification, and exception resolution. Master Production Scheduling. The knowledge and creation of an overall production plan over a specified time horizon which includes a list of part numbers, quantities, and due dates. Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re accelerating the planet’s transition to renewable energy, helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges, and doing what’s best for our stakeholders and all of society. Founded in 1911, Eaton has been listed on the NYSE for nearly a century. We reported revenues of $19.6 billion in 2021 and serve customers in more than 170 countries. 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 have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. Eaton is committed to having a workforce that is diverse and non-discriminatory at all levels, reflecting the diversity of our customers and the varied environments in which we conduct business around the world. Our success depends on our ability to attract and retain the very best people unlimited by race, color, social or economic status, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any protected status. Eaton follows relevant non-discrimination laws and regulations in the countries where we operate. It is the policy of the Company to make all decisions regarding employment, including hiring, compensation, training, promotions, transfers, or lay-offs, based on the principle of equal employment opportunity as defined above. Job: Supply Chain / Logistics Region: Latin America Organization: VEH NAA North America Auto 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?: Relocation from within hiring country only Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time