Material Planner
San Luis Potosí, Mexico11h ago
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About the role
Eaton’s IS VEH VGNA division is currently seeking a Material Planner.
Eaton announced, on June 11, 2026, the intent to combine its Mobility Group (including both the Vehicle and eMobility segments) with a new company. We expect to complete this process by the end of the first half of 2027. The compensation and benefits that will initially be offered for this position are based on Eaton's plans, programs and practices. If you are offered and accept this position and are actively employed by the Mobility Group when the transaction closes, the new company will provide further details to employees concerning compensation and benefits at that time.
What you’ll do:
The Divisional Materials Planner leads the planning and execution of material requirements to ensure the right quantity is available at the right time for each production facility within VGNA (SLP, SLP-JV, KM, ELC, ELC-JV, Aguascalientes, and Reynosa). This role works closely with plant operations teams to deploy standard processes and tools that optimize materials management. The planner manages supplier relationships, coordinates escalations with buyers and Commodity Managers, and drives continuous improvement in inventory control and material flow.
Job Responsibilities
A. Checks shortage report and assures material availability for the productive plants (SLP, SLP-JV, KM, ELC, ELC-JV, Aguascalientes and Reynosa)
B. Reviews and determines if is agreeable to take “Add in’s” for additional demand
C. Monitor Inventory Value and is constantly checking overmax inventory to look for reduction opportunities
D. Monitor items to be with in min-max range
E. Lead supplier discussions to avoid disruptions into the plants
F. Scalations with SCM Managers to solve commercial-shortage issues
G. Maintains excess/obsolete material controlled.
H. Coordinate control M Jobs audit every quarter
I. Leads historical forecast analysis in case material is being overpulled by the plants
J. Review material requirements planning, capacity requirements planning and logistics
K. Monthly min/max analysis to avoid shortages or excess
L. PF control
M. Maintain ERP Oracle atributes in a quaterly basis
N. Support PM / CM when Phase In - Phase out projets
Ñ. Maintain KPIs under Wekly Planning Dashborad (PD PO/ PD ISOs / Aging ASN / Under min / Over max )
O. Operate whit urgency when it’s needed to mitigate impact to our customers, able to maintain calm on stressful situations
P. Promotes the IMPACT strategy and supports Eaton’s ethics and values as well as quality policies.
Qualifications:
Education level required
Bachelor's
Years and area of experience required
Minimum 2 years experience in Materials Planning, Plant operations or related field. Management of more than 1 site on Materials Planning
Technical knowledge
ERP: SAP, Oracle, Office tools (Excel, Word etc), KPIS (OTD,PF,DOH)
Skills:
Soft skills
Ethics, problem solving oriented, thinks and act strategically
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We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.