PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Planner is responsible for effectively collaborates with multiple departments and functions to maintain manufacturing order flow. Develops resolutions for shipping issues and works with shipping/receiving personnel to improve carrier performance. Gathers and manages information using Windows-based systems, AS400 applications and programs, Vista, MAPICS, and Order Management Systems. Utilizes knowledge of material planning, scheduling. Works with individuals and groups to perform root cause analyses and facilitate process improvements. Applies stocking strategy solutions as well as trains others in their proper use. Assists in implementing ELS (Lean Manufacturing) techniques throughout the plant. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Some activities related with the position will be: Runs reports and provides data analysis to Management and operations (production plan) Assists team with obstacles that arise including material shortages, quality, tracking Engineering Change Requests and Drawing Change Request Forms electronically or other process obstacles Releases Kanban requirements material via MRP through MAPICS and AS400 Interpret data to make the right planning decisions Expedite materials with buyers to improve dates to meet customer needs Forecast of sales month over month based on material availability Acknowledge and Maintain Shortage dates Submit and Resolve Change Management Workflows Review schedule and provide updates in production meetings Maintain the Kanban system: order sizing, stock levels, part set up, part deletion Serve as backup for other planners Champion the use and improvement of Pull/Kanban techniques. Maintain system integrity Other duties as assigned by supply chain Qualifications #LI-AR7 Required (Basic) Qualifications: Requires a BS Degree Prior experience working in a manufacturing/materials role Three or more years of experience working in a complex Materials Planning role Preferred Qualifications: Experience leading Kaizen and continuous improvement events Experience in ERP systems and Microsoft office tools 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: ES AMER Sector 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