Materials Planning and Logistics Manager

Materials Planning And Logistics Manager

Eaton's Bussmann Division is currently seeking a Materials Planning and Logistics Manager. This is an on-site position based at our Ellisville, MO distribution center. Relocation assistance will be provided to candidates currently residing within the US/PR.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $97000 - $143000 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.

What You'll Do:

The Materials Planning and Logistics Manager is responsible for inventory management, material handling, systems information flow, root cause analysis, shipping and logistics execution, and inventory accuracy. Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end inventory processes across the DC, including management of ~$10M in finished goods inventory, cycle counting programs across a 2-shift operation, and maintaining physical inventory exemption.
• Own inventory accuracy–related DC High-5 metrics through strategic projects, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement in receipt, storage, picking, and material flow processes.
• Develop and optimize the strategy for location accuracy, including monitoring, auditing, and standard work documentation for Inventory Technicians.
• Create visibility to in-transit inventory from interunit and external supply partners; translate insights into proactive advance planning with the DC Operations team.
• Analyze data including enterprise requirements planning information and prepare consolidated managerial reports.
• Oversee day-to-day shipping, receiving, and material handling operations; evaluate operational performance to support team performance management.
• Collaborate with the extended Bussmann Division SCM team to align DC inventory strategy with logistics, procurement, planning, and quality functions.
• Adhere to and enforce all safety rules and procedures; report unsafe conditions to management or the EHS Manager.
• Provide backup support to the DC Operations team.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain or manufacturing/distribution center environment
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with WMS platforms such as Manhattan or AS400

Skills:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to troubleshoot user issues and adapt training to different learning styles
• Familiarity with warehouse operations and system integrations (e.g., Exacta GTP, SAP)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to think strategically
• Ability to work in a team environment