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Production Planning Manager (Demand Manager)

AT Eaton
Eaton

Production Planning Manager (Demand Manager)

Hedge End, United Kingdom

Production Planning Manager (Demand Manager)

We are more than just a power management company, we are committed to inclusion, diversity, and sustainability. You will be part of a global team committed to delivering on our brand promise: "Make what matters work" We pride ourselves on building a culture that reflects our shared goals, beliefs, and attitudes.

We are ethical - We are passionate - We are responsible - We are efficient - We are transparent - We are learning. We are EATON!

What you'll do:

The Demand Manager role provides leadership and guidance for the NPI and Assembly & Test Planning team
This role will be focused on managing the team of Planners to strategically plan and tactically execute their customer orderbooks to achieve >95% On Time Delivery, monthly sales, and past due targets.

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  • Accurately MPS sales order due dates out to a 3-month window.
  • Identify inefficiencies in the team and streamline the team's workloads to meet Demand Manager and Production Manager support levels.
  • Establish effective tier meeting structure within department to be able to have an efficient flow of information and escalations from planner level up to Materials / Supply Chain Manager.
  • Utilizes Talenthub to develop Planners through the effective use to continuous feedback, 1:1's, goals, development plans and engagement activities.
  • Builds and maintains strategic relationship with Production Managers to identify and support implementing RCCA's for product missing On Time Delivery to customer.
  • Implementation of Inventory management to meet both internal Inventory targets and safeguard customer On Time Delivery.
  • Maintain process to identify Purchase part shortages, with actions to recovery and impact to site metrics.
  • Identification and management of static inventory to optimize inventory levels and material velocity through site.

Qualifications:

Experience in the area of Supply Chain Management or manufacturing, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills:

• Experience in Materials Planning or Master Scheduling
• Experience in Project Management in the area of manufacturing and or supply chain
• Experience in Purchasing
• Extensive knowledge of ERP systems. MfgPro experience is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in managing a team, or possesses strong leadership skills

What We Offer To You

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
  • We make your aspirations matter - Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible
  • We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term - not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University
  • We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people's lives and the environment through power management technologies.
  • We make your wellbeing matter - We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program, it's about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen.

Client-provided location(s): Titchfield, UK
Job ID: Eaton-32044Titchfield
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)