.**PRIMARY FUNCTION****ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**- Some activities related with the position will be:- Runs reports and provides data analysis to Management and operations (production plan)- Assists team with obstacles that arise including material shortages, quality, tracking Engineering Change Requests and Drawing Change Request Forms electronically or other process obstacles- Releases Kanban requirements material via MRP through MAPICS and AS400- Interpret data to make the right planning decisions- Expedite materials with buyers to improve dates to meet customer needs- Forecast of sales month over month based on material availability- Acknowledge and Maintain Shortage dates- Submit and Resolve Change Management Workflows- Review schedule and provide updates in production meetings- Maintain the Kanban system: order sizing, stock levels, part set up, part deletion- Serve as backup for other planners- Champion the use and improvement of Pull/Kanban techniques.- Maintain system integrity- Other duties as assigned by supply chain**#LI-MA1****Qualifications**:**Required (Basic) Qualifications**:- Requires a BS Degree- Prior experience working in a manufacturing/materials role- Three or more years of experience working in a complex Materials Planning role**Preferred Qualifications**- Experience leading Kaizen and continuous improvement events- Experience in ERP systems and Microsoft office tools**Position Success Criteria**- Communicate effectively with other departments to ensure parts and components are delivered on time- Flex into other departments as needed to ensure customer and Eaton expectations are met- Uses electrical schematics and blueprints to identify parts and components neededWhat you will get from usEaton's mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power - more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each day. It's where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton's 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees.We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed