Junior Planner

Gaumer Process; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 123,854 - 242,151; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Houston seeks a Junior Planner to handle project scheduling and support the purchasing department. This entry-level position involves scheduling production jobs, entering material data into ERP systems, and processing RFQs for service and materials. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and preferably one year of experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment, along with the ability to understand specifications and knowledge of ERP systems.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in a manufacturing, purchasing, or warehouse environment is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand specifications.
• Knowledge of any ERP system is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Schedule production jobs when released from sales.
• Ensure material requirements are communicated via ERP and followed at procurement stage.
• Process RFQ for outside services and material requirement.

Skills

Understanding specifications

Knowledge of ERP systems

Project scheduling

Planning and routing activities

Education

High school graduate

Job description

The Junior Planner is tasked with project scheduling, planning and routing activities in addition to providing support to purchasing department. This position will work with all departments on a daily basis.

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks – Production Planning

• Schedule production jobs when released from sales
• Material entry from engineering BOM (Bill of Materials) into ERP system and subsequent allocation from inventory
• Ensure material requirements such as AMLs (Approved Manufacturers List) and “Country of Origin” etc. are communicated via ERP and followed at procurement stage

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks – Purchasing

• Process RFQ (Request for Quotation) for outside services and material requirement
• Assist purchasing in issuance of purchase orders

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in a manufacturing or purchasing or warehouse environment preferred
• High school graduate (minimum)
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand specifications
• Knowledge of ERP system (any) is a plus

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Production, Customer Service, and Administrative

Industries

• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing and Manufacturing

Location: Houston, TX. Salary: $123,854.48–$242,151.39. Posted: 2 months ago.