Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems
Supplier of automotive electrical systems.
Material Control Planner 1
Travel to manufacturing sites may be required 0–5 days per week, depending on company needs.
About the job
- An Associate's Degree or Technical Certificate.
- One to three years of progressive experience in a related field.
- Knowledge of warehouse operations.
- Effective analytical, written, oral communication, and negotiating skills.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and PowerPoint.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and work with deadlines.
- Procure mass-production raw material for the wire harness business while balancing physical inventory and preventing line shutdowns.
- Review the entire material pipeline, including purchase order cancellations, purchase order push-outs, urgent orders, and normal orders, to maintain steady supply within Material Controls inventory goals.
- Communicate with assigned vendors and review purchase orders, backorders, forecasts, expedite requests, and delivery issues.
- Review, release, and interpret forecast information and backorder reports for the assigned vendor base.
- Review backorders and issue Supplier Delivery Non-Conformance and Payment Deduction Notices to vendors.
- Provide plants and warehouses with part-number information, including estimated time of arrival and plant days of inventory based on shipping history.
- Support Material Control and other departments with pending supplier invoice payments involving late or missing deliveries, warehouse receiving, and supplier discrepancies.
- Inform production plants of material arrivals and potential production problems.
- Generate forecast, inventory, obsolescence-control, and downtime reports as needed.
- Coordinate supplier meetings, follow up on discrepancy and invoice issues, and request effective countermeasures for recurring supplier problems.
- Assign FedEx, UPS, or DHL carriers for expedited shipments and track shipments to prevent plant downtime.
- Work a flexible schedule as needed to support supplier internal and external operating hours.
- Travel to manufacturing sites as needed to communicate and streamline production phases.
- Apply problem-solving techniques, including a Kaizen focus.
- Perform other duties as needed.
- Excel proficiency.
About the company
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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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- May 21, 2026, Sumitomo Electric won Amprion's roughly EUR 2 billion HVDC cable project.
- FY2025 results hit record consolidated sales, operating income, ordinary income, and net profit.
- The July 16, 2026 Mid-term Plan 2028 targets profitability improvement and new CASE-related products.
What critics are saying
- TE Connectivity litigation still hangs over SEWS, with Michigan claims unresolved on June 2026.
- Automotive harness competition from Yazaki, Aptiv, and LEONI compresses pricing and OEM leverage.
- If 2030VISION misses EV and high-speed-communications transitions, SWS becomes a commoditized captive supplier.
What makes Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems unique
- July 16, 2026 2030VISION positions SWS as a 21% global wiring-harness share leader.
- SWS integrates Sumitomo Electric and AutoNetworks through Three-in-One collaboration across development, manufacturing, and sales.
- Its 2026 strategy emphasizes smart factories, AI robots, and CASE-specific product commercialization.
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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