Supply Chain Project leader

Supply Chain Management- Project Leader- New Products

Eaton's Electrical Sector, Critical Power Solutions (CPS) division is currently seeking a Supply Chain Management- Project leader- New products to perform supply chain activities related to new product introduction.

This role's primary function is sourcing of goods and services to support new product launch operations. Commodities may include mechanical components, electrical assemblies, electronics, and others as required.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $97,000 - $143,000 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:

• Support all SCM (Supply Chain Management) related activities for 3 phase, Data Center Power Distribution and Battery cabinets Pro-Launch projects
• Perform material/component risk analysis identifying high risk items such as new electronics or new technology requirements
• Engage with Engineering for any prototype requirements tracking to delivery to meet project plan
• Ensure all Activity Matrix activities are completed to ensure project timelines per the Pro-Launch plan
• Support all SCM BOC (Business Opportunity Calculations) defined by the project charter
• Assist engineering with any Capital Budget Requests related to tooling or project related capital requirements
• Facilitate vendor engagement in the design for manufacturability and design cost reduction where possible
• Provide gate review packages with risk analysis to SCM DGC (decision gate committee) voting member prior to gate reviews with recommended yes/no approval
• Manage the ESSP (Eaton Standard Sourcing Process) document for each project to track readiness
• Quote or engage Global Procurement Organization (GPO) for quoting/costing and supplier selection to ensure project launch readiness
• Make/Buy Analysis when needed
• Landed cost modeling when needed
• NDA (non-disclosure agreement), SAP supplier setup, working with Commodity Management on Master Purchasing agreements
• Aligning Invoicing related to project requirements with Finance schedules
• Ensure forecast requirements for projects are aligned with vendors and production SCM to support per the Pro-Launch plan
• Develop Planning BOM's (bill of material) to drive material based on the forecast with assistance of SCM and project management input
• Coordinate with Manufacturing to ensure part delivery and part presentation fit the production plan
• Review and approve all project part related CO's (change order) coordinating with vendors and production SCM to ensure latest revision level availability per the Pro-Launch plan
• Coordinate with supplier quality/production SCM and Vendors to ensure PPAP (production part approval process) requirements are covered per the Pro-Launch plan
• SIOP (sales inventory operations planning) engagement to highlight project inventory impact

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field
• Minimum 2 years purchasing or supply chain in a manufacturing environment
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. 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-485job portability, etc.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Only candidates within a 50 miles radius of Raleigh, NC or Richmond, VA will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration
• Three years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
• CPIM or CPM certification
• SAP System Experience

Skills:

• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Experience with digital tools and processes
• MRP/Material Planning Systems (SAP preferred)
• General manufacturing practices
• Purchasing practices/contracting methods & strategies
• Ability to train peers or new purchasing personnel
• Component purchasing and supply sources
• Continuous improvement tools and processes
• Ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings and specifications