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The ideal candidate is a technology-forward thinker with proficiency in ERP systems, reporting and analytics, and CMMS platforms. Partnering across plant operations teams, this role will optimize inventory, drive cost reduction, improve material availability, and support Eaton’s continuous improvement initiatives.\nThe expected annual salary range for this role is $56000 - $83000 a year.\nPlease 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.\nPlease 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.\nWhat you’ll do:\nJob Summary:\nResponsible for developing and managing inventory, purchasing, and asset-management strategies for production tooling, critical spare parts, consumables, and manufacturing supplies to ensure material availability and manufacturing continuity. This role manages inventory levels, supplier performance, sourcing and cost-reduction activities, tool and equipment lifecycle requirements, and standardized tool crib processes. Partners cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Finance, and Supply Chain to anticipate material needs, resolve supply risks, optimize inventory investment, and drive continuous improvement in cost, efficiency, and material availability.\nJob Responsibilities:\nDevelop and manage inventory strategies for production tooling, critical spare parts, consumables, and manufacturing supplies to support operational requirements and manufacturing continuity.\nEstablish and maintain inventory parameters, including minimum/maximum levels, reorder points, safety stock, and critical-spares requirements; maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, record reconciliation, and appropriate corrective actions.\nAnalyze inventory usage, shortages, excess and obsolete inventory, and purchasing trends to identify risks, optimize inventory levels, and implement corrective actions.\nManage assigned supplier relationships, including monitoring open orders and evaluating supplier cost, delivery, quality, and service performance to ensure timely availability of materials.\nLead sourcing and cost-reduction activities for assigned tools, spare parts, consumables, and supplies, including creating purchase requisitions and purchase orders and coordinating procurement activities within established authorization levels.\nExercise independent judgment in prioritizing material requirements, sourcing needed materials, and resolving inventory, purchasing, and supplier issues that could impact manufacturing operations.\nDevelop and implement standardized inventory-control, purchasing, tool crib, and asset-management processes, including accurate records, databases, documentation, and organized storage practices.\nOversee the issuance, tracking, replenishment, receipt, stocking, and distribution of tools, materials, and equipment to ensure appropriate controls and material availability throughout the facility.\nManage tool and equipment lifecycle activities, including repair, replacement, calibration, warranty coordination, and asset tracking.\nEstablish, generate, and monitor inventory and purchasing reports and KPIs related to inventory accuracy, supplier performance, material availability, spend, shortages, and cost-reduction opportunities.\nPartner with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Finance, and Supply Chain to forecast material requirements, source and procure materials, and support daily operations, capital projects, and other facility initiatives.\nLead continuous-improvement initiatives focused on inventory optimization, cost reduction, process efficiency, material availability, tool crib effectiveness, and 5S.\nProvide recommendations to site leadership regarding inventory investment, supplier performance, purchasing opportunities, and tooling and spare-parts requirements.\nMaintain a safe, engaged, and inclusive work environment by ensuring compliance with applicable safety requirements, proper use of PPE, and adherence to 5S standards.\nQualifications:\nBasic Qualifications:\nHigh school diploma or GED required.\nMinimum of 2 years of experience in inventory management, purchasing, administrative support, warehouse operations, manufacturing support, in a manufacturing or industrial environment.\nNo relocation is offered. Candidates must currently reside within a 50-mile radius of Greenwood, SC to be considered. Active-Duty Military are exempt from this geographical limitation.\nEaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nAssociates Degree from an accredited institution.\nExperience utilizing data analysis, reporting, or business software tools to organize information, analyze data, track performance, and support business or operational decisions.\nExperience working with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).\nExperience using ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar business software\nAdditional Skills:\nStrong problem-solving and independent decision-making skills.\nAbility to manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing environment.\nStrong interpersonal, communication, and supplier-management skills.\nAbility to work effectively across Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Finance, and Supply Chain.\nDemonstrated initiative, ownership, and continuous-improvement mindset.\nAll 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.\nWe are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.\nEaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.\nYou do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.\nTo request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number.\nWe 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. 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