Materials Planning Analyst

Eaton's CPA Low Voltage Busway division is currently seeking a Material Planning Analyst to join their team. This position is located in Hodges and Greenwood, SC. Relocation assistance is available for candidates who reside outside a 50-mile radius of those locations. This exciting opportunity provides ownership of all steel‑related activities across the operation and the chance to serve as the central liaison among steel operations, logistics, and quality. It also offers meaningful impact through maintaining 5S standards and driving continuous improvement in workflow and operational efficiency.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $71,000 - $105,000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

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:

Job Summary

The Materials Planning Analyst is responsible for developing, maintaining, and adjusting daily and weekly production schedules to align with demand, capacity, and material availability. This role serves as the central liaison for steel operations, logistics, and quality, while driving continuous improvements across the production process.

Job Responsibilities

• Own and oversee all steel related activities across the operation.
• Ensure accurate, timely delivery of all steel materials and maintain up to date steel lead times in the system.
• Forecast steel requirements based on the current production schedule and collaborate daily with the Production Scheduler to maintain proper inventory levels.
• Manage all steel related Kanban items and ensure all ordered steel is received and correctly accounted for.
• Act as the primary point of contact for steel inquiries, issues, expedite requests, and critical customer order updates for Sales and Operations.
• Track and obtain updates on all remake orders, ensuring remakes are processed only after verifying material availability at Hodges and LH.
• Coordinate with the Quality team on all steel related quality concerns and support overall system accuracy.
• Maintain 5S standards in the steel area and promote continuous improvement for workflow and operational efficiency.
• Adapt to evolving business needs by taking on new and expanded responsibilities as required.

Qualifications:

Education Level Required

• Bachelor''s degree from an accredited institution with 2 or more years of experience in a supply chain and/or production function OR a High School Diploma/GED with 3 or more years of experience in in a supply chain and/or production function

Technical Knowledge

• Data Accuracy & Reporting Skills - Comfort with Excel or similar tools for tracking, analyzing, and presenting steel usage, lead times, shortages, or KPIs.
• Supply Chain & Logistics Fundamentals - Lead times, vendor management, freight considerations, receiving processes, and shipment tracking.
• Material Planning & Inventory Management - Understanding of MRP systems, inventory control methods, safety stock, KanBan, and demand forecasting.

Soft Skills:

• Strong Communication - Able to clearly relay updates, issues, and expectations to Production, Sales, Quality, and suppliers.
• Proactive Problem‑Solving - Addresses material shortages, delays, and quality issues quickly and effectively.
• Organization & Attention to Detail - Maintains accurate data, lead times, inventories, and documentation.
• Collaboration & Relationship‑Building - Works smoothly across departments and serves as a reliable point of contact.
• Adaptability & Prioritization - Responds well to changing production demands, tight timelines, and urgent requests."

Additional Information:

Organizational Chart

Supervisor Pamela Wideman

Functional Manager (if applicable)

Incumbent (if applicable)

Peers (if applicable)

Direct Reports (if applicable) 0

Indirect/Functional Reports (if applicable) 0

Dimensions

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Sales volume/revenues (required for sales roles), production expenses, maintenance expenses, payroll costs, capital expenditures, research budgets, cost of purchases, value of inventories controlled, employees supervised (direct and indirect)

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