Planning Manager

Planning ManagerThis is a FlexSteel position and is located in Baytown, TX.Onsite full timeFlexSteel ( is an innovation-driven flexible pipe technology company. The Company comprises a hard-working and dedicated team united by a commitment to Safety, Quality, Human Development, Delivery, Innovation, Productivity, and excellence in all we do. The culture of FlexSteel can be described as energetic and passionate, which is felt daily throughout the Company. FlexSteel embodies teamwork with a focus on hiring top talent and developing employees.SummaryThe Planning Manager is responsible for leading production planning, material planning, and replenishment activities to ensure customer demand is translated into executable plans. This role drives alignment across procurement, manufacturing, and supply chain functions to meet delivery commitments, manage constraints, improve schedule performance, and support operational efficiency. The Planning Manager plays a key leadership role in aligning customer demand, production capacity, material availability, and operational priorities to support reliable execution in a build-to-order manufacturing environment.Essential Functions and ResponsibilitiesTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The individual in this position must use initiative and judgment arranging job details to achieve predetermined objectives. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Planning & Scheduling Develop, maintain, and communicate production plans and schedules based on customer demand, capacity, and business priorities.Translate customer orders, forecasts, and planning signals into executable production and replenishment plans.Adjust schedules in response to disruptions, changing priorities, and material or capacity constraints.Ensure alignment between planning activity and ERP/MRP system inputs and outputs.Capacity, Materials & Constraint Management Analyze production capacity, labor availability, material readiness, and other operational constraints to support achievable plans.Partner with procurement and replenishment teams to maintain material availability and proactively address shortages or supply risk.Identify bottlenecks, evaluate tradeoffs, and recommend actions to improve throughput, service, and execution reliability.Cross-Functional Leadership Collaborate with procurement, manufacturing, customer service, and other stakeholders to align priorities and execution plans.Communicate planning assumptions, schedule changes, risks, and recovery actions to affected teams.Support S&OP and related planning processes by providing data, analysis, and operational insight.Execution & Order Management Release, manage, and monitor work orders to support production flow and customer delivery requirements.Track order progress, identify execution risks, and escalate issues with recommended corrective actions.Provide clear status reporting and planning updates to support timely decision-making.Performance, Data & Continuous Improvement Analyze schedule performance metrics.Drive process improvements.Maintain master data integrity.Support ERP/MRP enhancements.Monitor key planning metrics, including schedule adherence, on-time delivery, backlog, and material availability.Drive process improvements that strengthen planning effectiveness, data accuracy, and cross-functional execution.Maintain planning master data and support system enhancements that improve visibility and decision-making.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.Carry out managerial responsibilities by the Company's policies and applicable laws.Leads the Materials Organization and Replenishment teams, including coaching, mentoring, performance management, and compensation administration.Education, Experience and QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.10+ years of experience in production planning, supply planning, materials planning, or a related manufacturing planning role.Experience in a build-to-order or complex manufacturing environment preferred.Experience with ERP/MRP systems required.Prior team leadership experience preferred.APICS/ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification preferred.Strong knowledge of production planning, material planning, replenishment, and capacity management.Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel skills.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.Effective cross-functional communication and stakeholder management skills.Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and drive execution through change.Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and continuous improvement mindset.This position may require: Pre-employment drug screeningBackground checksMedical examinationsSafety certificationsValid driver's licenseAbility to wear personal protective equipment (PPE)Working in various weather conditionsTravel to remote locationsCactus Companies maintains a drug-free workplace and participates in E-Verify.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.This position generally operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: Sit for extended periods at a desk and work on a computerUse hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controlsReach with hands and armsTalk and hearOccasionally lift and/or move up to 25 poundsWalk or stand periodically throughout the dayMaintain sustained concentration on computer screensWork under deadlines with frequent interruptionsWork EnvironmentThis position generally operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:Normally work in an office environment or from home as needed by the business; however, occasionally may work at a branch location or manufacturing facility.Occasionally may be exposed to hazards such as loud noise, heavy equipment, temperature extremes, chemicals, etc., while visiting a branch location or manufacturing facility.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Safety RequirementsThis position may operate in an industrial/field environment. The role requires working in and around manufacturing equipment, heavy machinery, and potentially hazardous materials.While performing the duties of this job, the employee: Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)Follow all safety protocols and proceduresParticipate in regular safety trainingComplete required safety certificationsComply with all environmental regulations