Planning Lead

Davenport, IA$86k–$126kPosted Jul 22, 2026
Single PositionView All JobsPlanning LeadDavenport, Iowa, USA, 52804Apply NowAdd to cartFind out how well you match with this jobUpload your resumeJob descriptionCompany and benefitsJob Req ID69591Work TypeHybridDepartmentSupply Chain ManagementHiring ProgramNot SpecifiedRelocation AssistanceNoEaton’s AER MSD Mission System Division division is currently seeking a Planning Lead. This role is based in Davenport, IA. The expected annual salary range for this role is $86000 - $126000 a year.  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: Manages and develops the planning team within the IPT (Integrated Product Team) and as a member of the IPT cabinet works in conjunction with the other members of the cabinet to achieve our burning platform: We must relentlessly drive to earn Customer trust through superior Quality and Delivery to achieve sustainable growth.Key Responsibilities: Supervise planners assigned in their daily task completion and takes action as needed to improve performanceWork with the Senior Planning Manager and the other IPT Planning Managers to lead & develop the material planning team, enhancing capability through training, performance management, coaching and execution of individual development plans.Establish and monitor relevant Metrics & KPI’s for planning exceptions, inventory and delivery, taking corrective actions as needed, proposing and leading improvement actionsHelp foster teamwork and communication within the IPT between planning and other functions Establish and lead daily/weekly/monthly meetings needed to support IPT activitiesWorking closely with procurement, ensure uninterrupted and efficient flow of material to support the build plan communicating exceptions to the IPTWorking closely with operations establish and monitor shop floor execution of build plan communicating exceptions to the IPTWork with planning & procurement teams to provide LOB’s {line of balance) to the IPT showing overall planLead the SIOP process in regards to evaluating the capacity and material availability needed to meet the planned build schedule, communicate exceptions to the plan and propose options availableEstablish baseline inventory levels, stocking plans and planning parameters needed to execute the production build and sales plan while maximizing inventory turnsParticipate in ECN change board processQualifications: Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of experience working as a planner or scheduler within a manufacturing setting OR Associates degree and 6 years of experience working as a planner or scheduler within a manufacturing setting OR High School diploma or GED and 10 years of experience working as a planner or scheduler within a manufacturing setting.Minimum of 3 years’ experience with standard enterprise resource planning (ERP) & materials resource planning (MRP).No relocation is offered for this position. All candidates must currently reside within 70 miles of Davenport, IA to be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.Eaton 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.“This position requires access to export-controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must be a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C.  1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C.  1158.”Preferred Qualifications •    Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or Business.•    Experience in Microsoft Office, specifically MS...

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