Manufacturing Planning Specialist - Scheduling & Inventory

Alamo Group Inc.

Winn (MI)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 64,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Alamo Group Inc. is seeking a Planning Clerk to provide essential administrative and operational support within the Planning department.

You will maintain production planning data, coordinate cross-functional communication, and help ensure accurate system transactions to support scheduling, inventory control, and material planning across manufacturing operations. You will assist with daily production reports, ECNs, material availability reviews, and data entry in the ERP/MRP system, while

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.
Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
One to three years of administrative, planning, scheduling, inventory control, or manufacturing support experience preferred.
Experience working in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in creating, maintaining, and updating production schedules to support manufacturing operations.
Monitor production order status and communicate schedule changes to appropriate departments.
Support inventory accuracy through routine system data validation, inventory transactions, and record maintenance.
Coordinate communication between Planning, Purchasing, Production, Engineering, and Warehouse teams regarding production priorities and material availability.
Prepare, compile, and distribute daily production reports, planning metrics, and operational dashboards.
Process Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and ensure planning records, bills of material, and related documentation are updated accurately.
Assist with material availability reviews and identify potential shortages or constraints that may impact production schedules.
Maintain planning files, production documentation, and departmental records in accordance with company procedures.
Support cycle count activities, inventory reconciliation, and inventory accuracy initiatives.
Assist with production scheduling activities and provide administrative support to the Planning department.
Enter and maintain data within the ERP/MRP system while ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on planning processes, inventory management, and operational efficiency.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve planning and scheduling issues.
Maintain confidentiality of company information and planning data.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.