Material and Inventory Associate

Eaton’s ES AMER PCS division is currently seeking a Material and Inventory Associate. Eaton's Calgary, Alberta site is a central hub for our electrical sector and is one of six Eaton Satellite locations across Canada. This strategic site is designed to support our larger manufacturing facilities and dedicated to meeting local market requirements, ensuring that we can effectively serve our customers. Here, you'll find key functions like Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Customer Service, and Assembly Operations. Our unique setup at the Calgary site encourages collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity. Employees from various departments have the opportunity to work together, share ideas, and contribute to our collective success. This environment is not just about getting the job done but also about fostering employee professional growth and development.

The hourly rate for this position is $$26-28 per hour. Hours for this postion are Monday to Thursday 7-4 and Friday 7-1

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:

Eaton is currently seeking a Material and Inventory Associate to join our team.

Position Overview:

Under the direction of the Supply Chain Supervisor, the primary function of the Material and Inventory Associate is to support the master production schedule and ensure a suitable level of inventory while executing the material plan. The role focuses on Kanban replenishment, inventory organization and optimization, material expediting, shortage management, and ERP data maintenance.

In this function you will:

• Scan Kanban cards and trigger Kanban orders to ensure timely replenishment of production material and reduce cycle time.
• Organize and maintain Kanban shelves and material stock locations to ensure material is clearly identified, orderly, accessible, and easy to scan.
• Review open and overdue Kanban orders and expedite material as required to prevent or minimize production disruptions.
• Coordinate with production employees and supervisors to assess Kanban material levels, consumption, and replenishment requirements.
• Review Kanban stocking levels to ensure quantities are adequate to meet production requirements and recommend adjustments where required.
• Implement approved stocking-level changes in the ERP system (Oracle).
• Identify, track, and support the resolution of material shortages affecting production.
• Maintain material shortage and escalation trackers and provide updates to management and production supervisors on critical shortages and recovery status.
• Maintain purchase order dates, pricing, quantities, and status in the ERP system and follow up on supplier commitments as required.
• Expedite suppliers and outstanding material when delivery timing may impact production requirements.
• Support quarterly physical inventory activities and inventory reconciliation.
• Identify and communicate opportunities to improve material flow, Kanban processes, inventory accuracy, efficiency, and cost.
• Support continuous improvement activities related to inventory control, material storage, replenishment methods, and standardized work.
• Other activities assigned as required.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in material planning, inventory control, purchasing, logistics, manufacturing, or a related environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada without company sponsorship.
• Do you have a high school diploma or GED from an accredited school?
• Do you reside within 80km of the Eaton facility?

Preferred Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Logistics, or a related field is preferred but not required.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience with MRP and ERP systems; Oracle experience is preferred.
• Experience with Kanban or other pull-based material replenishment systems.
• Experience with inventory management, material expediting, supplier follow-up, or shortage resolution.

Skills:

• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to maintain orderly stock locations and accurate inventory information.
• Ability to prioritize material requirements and respond effectively to changing production needs and shortages.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess inventory levels, material usage, and replenishment requirements.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with Production, Supply Chain, suppliers, and other functions.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment, both independently and as part of a team.
• Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify opportunities to improve material flow, inventory control, efficiency, and cost.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.

We 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 Benefits at Eaton Canada for more detail. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.