PRIMARY FUNCTION Understands and supports the suppliers planning, ordering, scheduling and tracking of customer material requirements in order to meet and/or exceed delivery provisions and production schedules 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 Perform Production and Materials Planning according to the following responsibilities: 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. #LI-AR7 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 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: 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: No