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Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems

Supplier of automotive electrical systems.

Project Coordinator - Material Control

Full-TimeUpdated
No salary listed
Mid, Senior
Bachelor's
El Paso, TX, USA
In PersonSome domestic and international travel required; visits to manufacturing sites as needed.
Operations & LogisticsProduction Planning & Scheduling

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree is required.
  • Three to five years of progressive career experience is required.
  • Effective analytical, written, oral communication, and negotiating skills are required.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, is required.
  • Knowledge of warehouse operations is required to understand material flow and problem solving.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and work with deadlines is required.
  • Ability to facilitate and coordinate original equipment manufacturer production phases, including tool trial, pre-production, and mass production, is required.
  • Ability to identify supplier delivery issues promptly and develop a structured recovery plan is required. Recovery actions may include increasing supplier meetings, requesting a recovery plan, and escalating issues within the supplier and SEWS.
  • A positive attitude and team-oriented personality are required.
  • Some domestic and international travel is required.
Responsibilities
  • Coordinate and procure mass-production and prototype raw material for the wire harness business while balancing physical inventory and preventing line shutdowns.
  • Review, release, and interpret forecast information for assigned vendors.
  • Review backorders and issue Supplier Delivery Non-Conformance and Payment Deduction Notices to vendors.
  • Facilitate early launch of assigned programs at all stages; follow up on new model vehicles and place prototype orders for trial and mass-production startups.
  • Inform production plants of material arrivals and potential production problems.
  • Generate forecast, inventory, obsolescence-control, and downtime reports as needed.
  • Maintain and reduce budgeted days of inventory (DOI) and potential obsolescence for assigned programs.
  • Provide implementation dates for new components on engineering change notices (ECN) and component change requests (CCR) to the design section, supporting new-component startup and phasing out old components to avoid obsolescence.
  • Create phase-out letters to suppliers to prevent obsolescence.
  • Act as a liaison among the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customer, division program management, procurement, engineering, production planning, material control, and other internal departments.
  • Facilitate and coordinate OEM production phases, including tool trial, pre-production, and mass production.
  • Prepare raw material using an inventory planning system (IPS) simulation of the bill of materials for each platform ahead of saleable prototype events.
  • Travel to manufacturing sites as needed to support communication and streamline production phases.
  • Monitor Material Planners' review of purchase order issuance, backorders, and purchase order confirmation status as needed.
  • Assign carriers such as FedEx, UPS, and DHL when expediting shipments; track and follow up on shipments to avoid plant downtime.

About the company

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Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems

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Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems (SEWS) makes electrical systems for cars. Its products include electrical distribution systems, components, and electronics that help power and control a vehicle’s electrical functions. These parts are designed to be installed in vehicles to manage power flow, sensors, and other electronic systems so cars run reliably. SEWS differentiates itself through a long, trusted brand name from Sumitomo Electric Industries and a focus on quality, on-time delivery, and cost competitiveness, backed by safety and a strong global parent company. The company aims to supply high-quality electrical systems to the automotive industry and support the development of intelligent, connected cars.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Founded

1986

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What believers are saying

  • July 16, 2026: 2030 VISION Mid-Term Management Plan 2028 targets profitable growth.
  • September 17, 2026: AI robots and agents should cut labor and quality costs.
  • February 3, 2026: FY2025 nine-month results support scale, with 2,288.9 billion yen sales.

What critics are saying

  • Yazaki remains the closest global rival, pressuring pricing and OEM allocations in 2026.
  • The 2030 autonomous-factory plan depends on execution across hundreds of sites by 2028.
  • EV platform shifts from Toyota, Honda, and Nissan can compress harness volumes quickly.

What makes Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems unique

  • September 17, 2026: Skild AI and ExaWizards support its smart-factory push.
  • It controls a global harness network across 33 countries and 108 companies.
  • It pairs wire-harness manufacturing with Sumitomo Electric's conductor materials expertise.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Tuition Reimbursement