Planning Assistant
Job Description
Eaton’s IS VEH EMB division is currently seeking a Planning Assistant.
Eaton announced, on January 26, 2026, the intent to separate its Mobility Group (including both the Vehicle and eMobility segments) into an independent, publicly traded company. We expect to complete the separation by the end of the first quarter of 2027. The compensation and benefits that will initially be offered for this position are based on Eaton's plans, programs and practices. If you are offered and accept this position and are actively employed by the Mobility Group when the spinoff closes, the new company will provide further details to employees concerning compensation and benefits at that time.
What you’ll do:
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
This position purchases raw material for the production lines assigned by Business unit, using current production system of production schedule plan. Supplies demand on time and based on needed quantity by production line in order to satisfy customer needs (internal and external).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
A. Coordinates incoming material considering quantity and timing in order to maintain the desired inventory level, zero-line downs, minimize final product past due, also optimize the production system utilization to analyze better the inventory status.
B. Responsible to release manufacturing orders to production and make sure they are processed on a timely manner.
C. Coordinates with the manufacturing engineer, quality engineer and Production Supervisor, the ramp up of new production lines, through an analysis of customer requirements for pilot runs or prototypes; this will also minimize gradually the risk of generating obsolete raw materials.
D. Participate on Cost out projects
E. Coordinates with the Manufacturing Eng any engineering change in order to replace as fast as possible the raw material if needed, minimize obsolescence and make sure a continuous material flow on the production lines.
F. Follow up with the Sr. Buyer the procurement of raw material in case of getting close to a low inventory level or when the transit incoming material could cause a line down or when there is a production schedule increase.
G. Reports weekly or periodically the on-time delivery of our customers, our goal is to meet 80% to OTTR, in case we do not meet it an action plan will be required as a contingency and corrective plan.
H. Coordinates with the Team leaders the rework and scrap report to assure the system is always updated in order to avoid unnecessary line downs. All material should be kept as raw material until is used by production.
I. To participate on Annual Inventories (if required)
J. Provide accurate ship dates to Customer Service if material shortages may affect the shipping date to our Customer
K. Provide recovery plan to Customers in case we run behind of schedule
L. Review and execute order action in the MRP for subassemblies and finished goods.
M. Analyze monthly forecast in the short and long term to identify and prevent material shortages, inventory obsolescence or excess inventory
N. Control DOH (Days-on-Hand Inventory) to meet Materials department goals
O. Review aged orders and maintain metrics for aged orders
P. The holder of this position is responsible for implementing these functions and other activities as assigned by immediate supervisor
Qualifications:
SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE:
• Technical degree (TSU), bachelor's degree in progress (final semester), or recent graduate (internship completion certificate accepted).
• 1 year’s previous experience in purchasing/planning function.
• Experience in manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft software’s equipment.
• English (desirable).
Skills:
DIMENSIONS:
Key metrics:
• TRCR/DACR
• Inventory turnover Reduction.
• Accurate physical inventory.
• Efficiency in Operational Resources.
• On Time delivery efficiency, or greater than established goal.
• Past dues reduction.
• Risk reduction.
• Monthly sales target
• ERP Health parameters
• SIOP forecast
Additional Information:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Eaton leadership model
• Thinks and Acts strategically.
• Gets results.
• Builds Organizational Capability.
• Enables Digital mindset
• Leadership attributes (passionate, accountable, ethical, learn, transparent, efficient)
FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCES
Capacity Planning: Coaches others in understanding the relationship between capacity management and priority planning and the execution of planning strategies that meet the demands of a supplier or Eaton business; demonstrates the capacity to successfully negotiate strategies to support total business needs.
Intellectual Property Awareness: Exercises high competence in communicating and implementing licensure, disclosure and confidentiality agreements required to protect proprietary rights and information acquired or developed on behalf of Eaton.
Market & Customer Knowledge: Possesses expert knowledge on how to investigate and analyze national and global markets, and coaches others to fully understand the impact of purchasing and supplier management strategies; works through others to capture analysis of competitor data, and uses that information to positively differentiate Eaton in the marketplace.
Negotiation: Instructs others on how to successfully leverage the process necessary to skillfully negotiate in difficult situations with internal customers and external suppliers; trains his/her team in sound techniques used to settle differences in a forceful yet diplomatic fashion in order to reach an agreement upon the terms and conditions surrounding a commodity purchase transaction.
Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning: Drives the successful implementation of the planning process and ensures the team effectively balances demand with supply, optimize purchasing and production for accurate planning decisions, and initiate supply chain improvements.
Supply Chain Continuity Planning: Demonstrates and coaches personnel in risk management goals and manages the process that controls, monitors, and evaluates supply chain risks.
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