What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Manager position at Eaton?
Eaton’s ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Supply Chain Manager. This role leads and participates in the leadership of the Lincoln, IL plant supply chain programs. Responsibilities include leading customer support and selecting product management programs to ensure overall business objectives are met. We are able to offer relocation assistance for qualified candidates within the United States.
As the Supply Chain Manager you will interface with all functions and levels of the Eaton Corporation due to the size of the Lincoln facility and the leadership role in purchasing locally and nationally, customer programs, and financial performance. This position is a multi-functional one and requires strong technical and interpersonal skills.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $120075.03 - $176110.04 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.
Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
What you’ll do:
Customer and Supplier Management
In this role, you will manage supplier relationships, purchasing, inventory control, logistics, scheduling, and planning all to ensure that we meet and exceed customer requirements. You will drive key customer service indicators such as stock fill rate, on-time performance, and inventory levels. You will manage supplier negotiations for both direct and indirect materials, and lead supply chain teams, contributing to product line forecasting.
Operational Leadership and Improvement
You will own the SIOP process and its associated metrics, including load attainment and forecast accuracy. Your leadership will be crucial in purchasing, inventory control, logistics, and planning, where you will foster continuous improvement. You will establish and execute inventory strategies and production planning, and lead materials management and shop floor execution business process improvement activities (rapid improvement events, value stream mapping, 5S , Boot Camps etc.). You are responsible for leading cost reduction initiatives within purchasing, planning, shipping, and receiving departments. Additionally, you will monitor and track performance improvement related to activities and implements process checks to ensure sustained performance.
Strategic Planning and Employee Development
You will evaluate employee performance, build organizational capability through development plans and mentoring, and participate in the development of plant strategic plans, aligning departmental goals. Finally, you will prepare special reports and analyses to guide and inform management. We value diverse talent and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
Qualifications:
Required (Basic) Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
- A minimum of 8 years of supply chain experience which would include managerial or supervisory experience.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now and in the future.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
- Supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Held operational leadership roles in a manufacturing environment.
Skills:
- Analytical skills to recommend changes to MRP; material flow, sourcing, inventory, and planning strategies.
- Proficient in Microsoft Programs
- Negotiation abilities to arrive at win-win solutions.
- Experience with MRP implementation and changes.
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