Material Planner

Covercraft Industries LLC • Wichita Falls, TX

1h

About The Position

The Material Planner monitors raw material availability at Covercraft’s Wichita Falls facility to ensure production schedules can be met. The role identifies potential shortages, coordinates resolution of internal material issues, requests material transfers from other Covercraft facilities, and works with Procurement to confirm and communicate material availability.

This is a hands-on position involving frequent collaboration with Production Supervisors, the Production Scheduler, Procurement, and other internal departments. It also supports inventory accuracy through cycle counts and investigation of inventory variances.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong verbal, written, and system-based communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and respond quickly to changing priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to perform accurate counts and communicate results.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to identify material-related issues and take appropriate steps to resolve them.
• Professional approach with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal teams and provide detailed supporting information.
• Ability to walk throughout the manufacturing facility multiple times per day.
• Ability to safely lift and handle materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in business, supply chain, or a related field.
• Two to three years of experience in a manufacturing, materials, inventory, or production environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor raw material availability and identify potential shortages for upcoming production schedules.
• Coordinate timely delivery of materials needed to support production.
• Review manufacturing-floor inventory levels and expedite materials as necessary.
• Monitor replenishment orders and Kanban trigger points to ensure materials are ordered in a timely manner.
• Review production schedules and upcoming jobs to confirm required materials are available.
• Request and coordinate material transfers between Covercraft facilities, including the Pauls Valley facility.
• Support the facility’s inventory accuracy program by performing cycle counts.
• Investigate and reconcile inventory variances involving raw materials, work in process, and finished goods.
• Communicate material concerns, shortages, and recommended solutions clearly and promptly.
• Assist the Production Scheduler as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Supplemental voluntary benefits, including short-term disability, life, and accident insurance.
• Paid time off: 80 hours beginning in the first year, increasing to 120 hours in the second year.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid bereavement leave.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Profit-sharing plan; all active team members are eligible.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Educational tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED