Supply Chain Manager

Eaton's Power Components Division is currently seeking a 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.

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