Eaton's ES AMER ARS PDCAD division is currently seeking a Materials Planner - 1st Shift to join our team in Fayetteville, NC!

Shift Hours: 7am - 3:30pm Monday - Friday. Overtime may exceed these hours at time and can be mandatory.

The hourly rate for this position is $20.00 per hour.

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:

The Materials Planner is responsible for planning, procuring, and expediting of all materials while identifying and implementing resolutions for materials issues and shortages within the plant consistent with operating objectives. You will work with buyers, stagers, Steel Clerks, Assembly Technicians, production, and suppliers to assure the effective operation of the Kanban and AML system. You will assist in implementing ELS (Lean Manufacturing) techniques throughout the plant and division as required.

• Purchase Kanban and AML material via MRP through MAPICS and AS400, including material purchases for the CMSC's
• Interpret data to make the right purchasing or planning decisions
• Expedite materials with suppliers to improve dates to meet customer needs, via email, Vista, and phone
• Acknowledge and Maintain Shortage dates
• Review MCC schedule and provide updates in production meetings
• Maintain supplier promise dates in MAPICS browser for every purchase order
• Proactively manage potential material shortages via MATSYNC (PO past dues, PO critical overdues, PO no promise dates, PO review)
• Follow buyer and supervisor escalation process
• Serve as backup for other planners
• Conduct 5s Activities
• Maintain system integrity
• Other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution is required
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now and in the future
• No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Candidates must reside within a 50 mile radius of Fayetteville, NC will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

• Strong computer skills (working with programs such as Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Vista).
• Broad knowledge of manufacturing operations and working knowledge of formal manufacturing control systems.
• Understand basic electrical controls and production inventory control techniques (such as Just-In-Time orientation)
• Working Knowledge of MAPICS systems, Inventory Transactions, and Kanban System.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other departments to ensure parts and components are delivered on time and meet quality specifications.
• Work with customers, suppliers, and transportation providers as required.
• The position may require overtime and flexing hours across several shifts.
• Strong organizational, planning, and communication skills.
• Strong math capabilities.