Material Planner
Cement Recruiter•Houston, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
A growing building materials company is seeking a Materials Planner to support finished goods, packaging materials, inventory planning, and distribution activities at its Houston operation. This role works closely with production, logistics, procurement, sales, and suppliers to ensure materials are available when needed while maintaining appropriate inventory levels and supporting efficient plant and warehouse operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- 2–5 years of experience in material planning, inventory management, or supply chain operations
- Experience in building materials, industrial products, consumer packaged goods, or another fast-moving operating environment
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP MM/PP or similar
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
- Strong analytical, forecasting, problem-solving, and communication skills
Nice To Haves
- CPIM, CSCP, or other APICS/ASCM certification
- Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Kanban, or similar continuous improvement practices
Responsibilities
- Forecast, order, and maintain inventory levels for packaging materials including bags, stretch wrap, slipsheets, and pallets
- Coordinate bagging and production schedules with sales forecasts, customer orders, and plant requirements
- Monitor finished goods inventory, warehouse capacity, product rotation, and FIFO practices
- Develop and maintain MRP schedules to support production and material availability
- Place purchase orders, monitor shipments, and expedite deliveries when necessary
- Work with suppliers to resolve shortages, delivery issues, discrepancies, and quality concerns
- Coordinate with logistics teams on truck loading, dispatch planning, and customer delivery requirements
- Maintain accurate ERP/MRP data, including inventory information, BOMs, and planning parameters
- Monitor inventory, supplier performance, material usage, waste, and other key planning metrics
- Support continuous improvement, cost reduction, and supply chain optimization initiatives
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
- Matching 401(k) plan with a 4% company match
- Vacation, sick leave, and holiday benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
