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 #LI-MM3 Qualifications SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE: 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 Position Success Criteria: Communicate effectively with other departments to ensure parts and components are delivered on time Flex into other departments as needed to ensure customer and Eaton expectations are met Uses electrical schematics and blueprints to identify parts and components needed 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: 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