Buyer

AFC Industries; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

AFC Industries is seeking a Material Planner / Buyer to support inventory control, material planning, and purchasing activities at our Houston facility. This role will focus on maintaining accurate ERP data, analyzing system-generated demand, and ensuring material availability to support manufacturing and distribution operations.

2+ years of experience in material planning or related fields, strong Excel skills, and the ability to analyze demand to optimize inventory and purchasing decisions are

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in material planning, inventory control, purchasing, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience with ERP systems, inventory transactions, and material requirements planning.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Analyze system-generated demand and maintain inventory min/max levels to support manufacturing and distribution requirements.
• Perform routine cycle counts and reconcile inventory discrepancies.
• Monitor and validate system backflush transactions for accurate material consumption.
• Review BOM accuracy and identify discrepancies between expected and actual material usage.
• Evaluate planning parameters, demand inputs, and replenishment settings to improve purchasing recommendations.
• Identify excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate inventory, purchasing, and material planning data within the ERP system.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, receiving, and distribution teams to resolve material discrepancies and prevent production interruptions.
• Follow up on outstanding purchase orders and address material shortages or delivery concerns.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

ERP experience

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

AFC Industries is a dynamic organization dedicated to providing supply chain management solutions for fasteners and assembly components to original equipment manufacturers, assembly plants, and other users of these products.

We support a diverse industry base of manufacturers across a broad range of industries. Our experienced team has a proven track record of helping manufacturers and assemblers reduce cost, improve quality, and increase efficiency.

We are A Company Culture Devoted to Innovation & Improvement

AFC provides localized expertise to customers in particular industries and geographies. We don’t have a traditional hierarchical management structure where everyone simply “reports up.” Instead, our company is made up of on-the-ground experts operating in an entrepreneurial fashion with the backing and support of an enterprise-grade organization.

Sharing cultural values breeds consistency and quality throughout our organization. Collectively, we are committed to a simple management approach, which influences our company culture and our management style.

Material Planner

Location: Houston, TX

Department: Supply Chain / Manufacturing Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Target Salary: $60,000 annually

Position Summary

AFC Industries is seeking a Material Planner / Buyer to support inventory control, material planning, and purchasing activities at our Houston facility. This role will focus on maintaining accurate ERP data, analyzing system-generated demand, and ensuring material availability to support manufacturing and distribution operations.

Key Responsibilities

Material Planning & Inventory Control

• Analyze system-generated demand and maintain appropriate inventory min/max levels to support manufacturing and distribution requirements.
• Perform routine cycle counts, investigate variances, and reconcile inventory discrepancies.
• Monitor and validate system backflush transactions to ensure accurate material consumption and inventory balances.
• Review bill of materials (BOM) accuracy and identify discrepancies between expected and actual material usage.
• Evaluate and adjust planning parameters, demand inputs, and replenishment settings to improve purchasing recommendations and inventory visibility.
• Identify excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory and recommend corrective actions.

ERP & Operational Support

• Maintain accurate inventory, purchasing, and material planning data within the ERP system.
• Analyze inventory transactions, production consumption, and demand trends to improve operational reporting and business intelligence.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, receiving, and distribution teams to resolve material discrepancies and prevent production interruptions.
• Support process improvements related to inventory accuracy, material traceability, and system utilization.
• Execute purchase orders based on material requirements and system-generated demand.
• Evaluate sourcing alternatives for cost, quality, lead time, and supplier reliability.
• Monitor supplier performance through scorecards measuring delivery, quality, and responsiveness.
• Follow up on outstanding purchase orders and address material shortages or delivery concerns.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in material planning, inventory control, purchasing, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience with ERP systems, inventory transactions, and material requirements planning.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with cycle counting, BOM management, or manufacturing inventory processes preferred.

Measures of Success

• Improved inventory accuracy and cycle count performance.
• Reliable material availability for manufacturing and distribution.
• Accurate ERP demand, consumption, and inventory records.
• Reduced inventory discrepancies, shortages, and excess stock.