Material Planning Analyst

Material Planning Analyst Location Jackson, MS (Northbrook area) :

Eaton's IS AER FMC division is currently seeking a Material Planning Analyst. This position is based at our Jackson, MS facility.

The Jackson facility has approximately 500 employees and is a leader in the design, development, manufacturing and delivery of Aerospace hydraulic components, systems and services to the global aftermarket and OEM markets.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $62250.03 - $91300.04 a year.

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.

The Material Planning Analyst is primarily responsible for the planning, scheduling, and ordering of production commodities as assigned. This position will be required to analyze and interpret a variety of reports and other related factors to allow timely and economical completion of supplier commitments in support of customer delivery requirements.

What you'll do:

• Balance current and future demand requirements with manufacturing and supplier capabilities/capacities to ensure on-time completion of customer requirements.
• Analyze data including MRP/ERP information and prepares reports as needed to facilitate and recommend actions to ensure optimal supply chain execution.
• Plan and release work orders as required to meet customer needs while maintaining optimum lead time and inventory levels for assigned departments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations, quality, engineering, contracts, and other supply chain members, to drive accurate production schedules and set shop floor priorities by maintenance of work order dates and resolving action messages.
• Work cross-functionally to expedite material where required to meet shortfall between current plan and customer order requirements.
• Collaborate with other supply chain team members in reviewing and updating planning parameters per established ERP/MRP procedures to ensure proper order generation.
• Analyze and manage inventory (SWIP and FG) levels in relation to customer requirements to meet profit and inventory targets and goals.
• Utilize strong problem-solving skills to understand operational and planning inefficiencies sand assist with development and implementation of process improvements.
• Work to resolve material and/or labor variances on production work orders and closes them in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Associate's degree from an accredited institution with a minimum of one (1) year of experience in supply chain OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee or Refugee.
• No relocation is offered for this position. Only candidates who reside within a 60-mile radius of the Jackson, MS facility will be considered.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in supply chain, business, or engineering.
• Thorough knowledge of Aerospace industry, complex machined materials management, lean manufacturing, MRP/ERP, and MFG Pro/Kinaxis.
• Prior experience utilizing change management techniques.
• Demonstrated skills in influencing, negotiating, coaching, and consulting.
• APICS Certification.

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