EATON

Supply Chain Manager

EATON$130K — $190K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, systems, finance or equivalent
  • 7+ years in manufacturing purchasing or production control
  • 2+ years of management experience
  • Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
  • Preferred: Master's degree or MBA and APICS/CPIM Certification

Responsibilities

  • Oversee procurement of all goods and services for production
  • Monitor sales and market trends for inventory forecasting
  • Stay informed on market changes for material sourcing
  • Identify and develop new suppliers to meet production needs
  • Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers
  • Lead preparation and negotiation of product specifications
  • Manage purchase orders and supplier agreements for compliance
  • Develop cost-reduction initiatives in procurement
  • Implement inventory planning systems for production needs
  • Determine inventory control strategies for manufacturing requirements
  • Manage operating budgets aligned with business objectives
  • Provide training and guidance to team members
  • Ensure compliance with company policies

Benefits

  • Health and welfare benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid and unpaid time off
  • Relocation assistance within the US/PR
Full Job Description
Supply Chain Manager to join the team. This is an on-site position based at our Beaver, PA facility. Relocation assistance will be provided within the US/PR.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $130000 - $190000 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 Supply Chain Manager will oversee, plan, direct, & coordinate all materials functions for the Beaver facility, including inter-unit, purchasing, inventory control, production control, receiving, stores, and selection of traffic carriers for the plant. Coordinate the procurement of a large variety of complex materials and services to effectively support the production requirements for the plant; oversee the review and negotiation of purchase price, quality, availability, delivery, and other factors necessary to ensure the overall conformance of materials purchased to manufacturing specifications and overall company production objectives; manage and coordinate materials inventories and services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Oversee procurement of all goods, supplies, and services to support plant production cycle requirements.
  • Monitor company sales and market trends to forecast inventory levels and future material needs.
  • Stay informed on commodity market changes to ensure material availability, competitive pricing, and alternative sourcing options.
  • Identify, evaluate, and develop new suppliers while ensuring delivery timelines meet production requirements.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
  • Lead the preparation of product specifications, manage bid processes, and negotiate favorable pricing, quality, and delivery terms.
  • Oversee purchase orders and supplier agreements, ensuring compliance with company policies and prompt resolution of supplier issues.
  • Manage supplier quality audit programs and collaborate with suppliers on product specifications and quality improvements.
  • Develop cost-reduction and process-improvement initiatives within procurement to strengthen manufacturing support.
  • Implement and manage inventory planning and monitoring systems to optimize material availability for production.
  • Determine short- and long-term inventory control strategies to support manufacturing requirements.
  • Plan, justify, and manage operating budgets and financial targets aligned with business objectives.
  • Provide training, coaching, and guidance to supervisors and employees on equipment, processes, and work standards.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures by monitoring employee performance and addressing behavioral or procedural issues as needed.


Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, systems, finance or equivalent
• Minimum of seven (7) years' experience in a manufacturing purchasing or production control environment
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience managing a team
• Authorized to work in the United States without Company sponsorship now and in the future

Preferred Qualifications:
• Master's degree in engineering, MBA, systems or finance
• Previous supply chain supervision and leadership experience
• APICS / CPIM Certification

Skills:
• Broad knowledge of a business and manufacturing enterprise, as well as computerized inventory systems.
• General understanding of accounting principles, industrial engineering, and manufacturing processes.
• Extensive understanding of laws that affect company purchasing policies, procedures, and decisions.
• Broad understanding of corporate and division purchasing policies and procedures.
• Ability to develop material plans that support sales and inventory objectives simultaneously for a multi-product plant.

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates' privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws

We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

About EATON

Eaton Corporation plc is a multinational power management company with 2020 sales of $17.9 billion, founded in the US. Eaton provides energy-efficient solutions that help customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power more efficiently, safely, and sustainably. Eaton operates through three main business segments: Electrical Products, Electrical Systems and Services, and Hydraulics. The Electrical Products segment designs, manufactures, markets, and sells electrical components, such as circuit breakers, switches, and electrical protection and control devices. The Electrical Systems and Services segment offers electrical power distribution and assemblies, as well as engineering services and automation and control solutions. The Hydraulics segment provides products such as pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, and filtration products. Eaton has a global presence with operations in North America, Europe, Asia, and other regions.
Learn more about EATON
Size
85,947 employees
Market Cap
$62.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.4 billion
Founded
2009
5 Year Trend
-0.1%
Revenue
$17.8 billion
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