Material Planner

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.

Why Consider This Opportunity

Join a growing building materials company with an expanding U.S. footprint
Work across production, inventory, logistics, procurement, and supply chain functions
Opportunity to improve material flow, inventory planning, and operational efficiency

What Youll Do

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

What Theyre Looking For

Bachelors 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

Preferred

CPIM, CSCP, or other APICS/ASCM certification
Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Kanban, or similar continuous improvement practices

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

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without restrictions.