Material planner

HOUSTON, TX (77047) As a Material Planner I, you will be the heartbeat of our supply chain, coordinating the procurement and inventory management of materials to seamlessly support production schedules and meet customer demand.

In this role, you will bridge the gap between suppliers, production teams, and internal stakeholders. Your mission? Ensure the right materials arrive at the exact right time, maintaining optimal inventory levels while keeping our operations running smoothly.

salary: $26 - $27.5 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
education: Associate

Responsibilities

• MRP Management: Generate and maintain accurate Material Requirements Plans (MRP) driven by production schedules, sales forecasts, and inventory targets.
• Supplier Coordination: Partner closely with suppliers to procure materials, components, and parts. You'll track lead times to guarantee on-time delivery and strict adherence to our quality standards.
• Inventory Optimization: Actively monitor raw materials, finished goods, and components. You will proactively initiate replenishment orders to prevent stockouts while keeping excess inventory to a minimum.
• Production Alignment: Collaborate daily with production teams to prioritize and schedule material deliveries, keeping our supply aligned with real-time manufacturing and customer needs.
• Data Integrity & Audits: Conduct regular inventory audits and cycle counts to verify system accuracy, reconcile discrepancies, and keep our data pristine.
• Performance Analysis: Analyze demand patterns, consumption rates, and supplier performance metrics to spot trends and identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Risk Mitigation: Communicate dynamically across cross-functional teams (Logistics, Production, and Purchasing) to quickly resolve supply chain disruptions and material availability bottlenecks.

Skills

• Material Handling
• Moving Material
• Certified Financial Planner
• Material Requirement Plan/MRP

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Entry Level

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.