Materials Control Planner

Employee Magnets; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Employee Magnets in Fort Worth, TX is seeking an experienced Inventory Controller to oversee, monitor and report inventory transactions, levels, and KPIs. You will also manage orders, shipping documents, and shipment performance reports in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires MRP execution in SAP, detailed forecasting, data accuracy, and cross-site collaboration to optimize material flow and reduce excess inventory. Strong analytics and ERP skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of recent professional experience in materials control or inventory management.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and inventory software, and advanced Excel skills.
• Certification in SCM (e.g., APICS CPIM) is a plus.
• Bilingual Mandarin and English is highly preferred for international communication.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare import demand file and run MRP in SAP, verify accuracy and publish MRP.
• Track material preparation status and ensure accuracy of material demand forecasts.
• Maintain base data in system (item master, BOM) and perform weekly audits.
• Prepare reports for End of Manufacturing materials disposition and collaborate with sites.
• Review reports to monitor aging, excess, salvage, scrap and inter-site transfers.
• Coordinate interdepartmental reviews to achieve KPI targets for materials control.
• Lead cycle counts and materials process flows across year cycles.
• Manage customer-supplied material accounting and conduct cycle counts.
• Issue Sales Orders/Delivery Notes and prepare shipping documents.
• Prepare shipment hit rate results for managers' meetings.

Skills

MRP

SAP

Excel

Inventory mgmt

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

APICS CPIM certification

Tools

Oracle

WMS software

Job description

Position Summary

To oversee, monitor and report inventory transactions, inventory level, overall inventory status according to defined KPIs, inventory counts and excess/obsolete materials disposition.

Manage orders, shipping documents, and shipment performance reports.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare import demand file and perform the MRP running job in SAP, verify the accuracy of the MRP run job and publish the MRP.
• Tracking MRP material preparation status and ensuring the accuracy of material demand forecasts.
• DC function, maintain the base data on system including item master and operation BOM effective data, performs weekly item master audits.
• For End of Manufacturing (EOM) materials control, prepare reports and collaborate with fulfillment and other company sites for the disposition of materials.
• Prepare and review reports needed to monitor and control materials aging, excess, salvage, scrap, site to site transfer materials and any other material disposition.
• Coordinates interdepartmental review meetings and follow up with the related functions needed for the control and achievement of KPI for materials and inventory control.
• Responsible to lead all activities of related materials control, such as mid and end of year cycle counts, materials process flows, excess and scrap disposition.
• Manage customer-supplied material accounting, perform system-based accounting inquiries, and conduct cycle counts.
• Issue Sales Order/ Delivery Note and prepare shipping documents.
• Prepare individual portion of shipment hit rate result to be presented in managers meeting.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of RECENT professional experience in materials control, inventory management, or supply chain operations.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and inventory software, as well as advanced Excel skills.
• Certification in Supply Chain Management (e.g., APICS CPIM, CIPS, or Six Sigma) is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to efficiently manage material flow and resolve issues.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities, with keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency in inventory management software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or related tools).
• Bilingual in Mandarin and English is highly preferred, both verbal and written, to communicate effectively with international suppliers and internal teams.
• Ability to thrive under pressure by maintaining composure and delivering results in high- stress or fast-paced situations.
• Demonstrated proficiency in self-directed learning, quickly acquiring new knowledge and skills to adapt to evolving challenges.
• Exhibit a strong passion and intrinsic motivation for the role, driving commitment, enthusiasm, and meaningful contributions to the organization's goals.