Material Control Planner III

Material Control Planner IIIPosition at Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.SEWS—El Paso Customer Service Center (Eastside)Plan and procure raw materials required for wiring harness production while balancing material availability and inventory targets. Work with suppliers and manufacturing plants to prevent shortages, resolve supply issues, and support production needs. Share technical knowledge and best practices with other material control planners and contribute to process improvement initiatives.Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesReview MRP requirements and forecast and manage purchase orders for assigned suppliers to meet production needs.Manage Blanket Purchase Orders, including releases, delivery schedules, supplier confirmations, and discrepancies.Monitor back orders, supplier commitments, and delivery performance. Identify supplier risks and develop recovery plans to prevent production interruptions.Keep manufacturing plants and warehouses informed of material arrivals, backorders, and potential supply issues.Review inventory levels, safety stock, and demand changes to maintain material availability while minimizing E&O.Work with suppliers and internal departments to resolve purchase orders, invoice, receiving and delivery discrepancies.Coordinate and track expedited shipments when needed to protect production while minimizing premium freight costs.Identify recurring supplier and planning issues, coordinate corrective actions, and follow up to prevent recurrence.Participate in supplier meetings and forecast reviews, and lead support assigned projects to improve material planning processesQualificationsBachelor's DegreeExperience (Total Career not just SEWS): 5-7 years progressive experience in production, material planning and/or warehouse operations.Strong knowledge of MRP systems, forecasting, inventory management, and purchasing processes.Hands-on experience with Blanket Purchase Orders / Scheduling Agreements, including release management and supplier coordination.Strong analytical, problem-solving, effective communication, and negotiation skills.Good judgement and ability to manage competing priorities and complex supplier issues.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications. Power BI and Smartsheets are a plus.Ability to share knowledge and support other planners when needed.Project or Program management experience is highly preferred.Previous team lead or supervisory is a plus.Experience working with manufacturing plants in Mexico is preferred.Domestic or international travel may be required.About Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc. (SEWS) is part of the Sumitomo family of companies, a 400 year old brand with a reputation for quality and reliability. With the support of facilities throughout North America, SEWS has been delivering innovative solutions to automakers for over 30 years, and is a leading supplier of electrical distribution systems, components and electronics. SEWS is committed to technical development worldwide and with a global network of resources, is able to deliver a truly competitive advantage to each of our customers. Our associates are what drive Sumitomo's continued growth, which is why we proudly offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, 401(k) with match, tuition benefits, paid holidays and vacation.To learn more about us, please visit Candidates Should Submit Cover Letter and Salary History When Applying. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V