Material Flow Engineer, SCM

Material Flow Engineer, SCM

Eaton´s new campus for its critical power systems in Vantaa, Finland, integrates all current activities into a much larger site. The new campus was opened in April 2024, and the 16,500 m² site will house research and development, manufacturing, warehousing, sales and service under one roof and will create up to 100 additional jobs. 

As one of the world’s largest manufacturers of three-phase uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), Eaton’s expansion in this area is driven by strong business growth and the demand for systems that ensure business continuity. Situated in a prime location next to the Helsinki airport, the Vantaa facility will serve as Eaton’s Critical Power Solutions headquarters and a center of excellence for data centers.

Do you want to work for a global player, where we care about ethics, inclusion and diversity and our people? 
Then we want to hear about you!

Join Eaton and help us provide energy-efficient solutions that have a real impact on the environment. We make what matters work.

What you’ll do:

Eaton's 3-phase UPS business is growing and we are currently looking for a Material Flow Engineer, who designs and improves the process of moving goods, parts, and services across the value chain, manufacturing regions, the third party warehouse, and a factory, as well as the disposal of materials. Main purpose is to support Plant Growth Stretch Project Team.    

Main responsibilities:

• Assist with business development and manage physical material flow related projects from start to completion.

• Develop and plan projects by defining the scope through analysis and evaluation of alternate solutions to the business problem, write proposals and obtain approval to move ahead with the project.

• Prepare and analyze status reports of materials, equipment, and parts.

• Ensure project team understands the results expected and their role. Train, direct and review their work and give feedback as appropriate.

• Run and analyze experiments to test materials and processes.

• Develop reports detailing research conclusions and measurement results for delivery to sponsors.

• Schedule, coordinate and delegate project work including purchase of needed materials and/or services from outside vendors.

• Keep the project on schedule and ensure project remains within budget.

• Supervise and/or participate in material flow related lay out changes.

• Develop and maintain relationships of interest both internally and externally.

• Embrace the necessity for change and commitment to continual growth and progress.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Graduate's Degree in engineering, mechanical engineering, logistics engineering or equivalent experience.

• Min. 2 years of experience in material flow improvement projects

Skills:

• Required ability to communicate in Finnish and English language.

• ERP knowledge

• Good problem-solving and multi-tasking skills. Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of company staff.

What we can offer to you:

• Contract in fast growing global company

• Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team

• Great promotional opportunities - We encourage internal promotion, whenever possible

• Excellent working environment - safety and ethic are really important for us