Materials Planner: Inventory & Production Flow

Rush Enterprises, Inc; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase

Training & development

Incentives program

Job summary

Custom Vehicle Solutions is seeking a Materials Planner to support the materials requirement planning process, manage material flow, and coordinate replenishment strategies to ensure uninterrupted production. The role involves placing and tracking purchase orders, forecasting material needs, and collaborating with internal teams to adjust schedules as demand shifts.

The position emphasizes ERP proficiency, strong attention to detail, and the ability to respond quickly to production changes.

Qualifications

• 7 years’ related experience in the manufacturing industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess a current and valid driver license with a driving record that meets the insurability guidelines set forth by the company’s insurance carrier.
• Personal computer skills, familiarity with ERP business systems software required for the specific area of responsibility. Ability to use a keyboard and 10-key by touch.

Responsibilities

• Plan all inventory parts within responsibility area. Make decisions to release, firm, cancel, or defer work based upon current inventory, demand, and capacity
• Material handling, placement, and internal delivery.
• Place and maintain purchase orders for raw materials within responsibility area.
• Review and report impacts of demands on future inventory levels to accurately forecast required material to meet production goals and ensure timeliness of order completion.
• Work with management to expedite or defer materials as dictated by changes in internal and external customer requirements and to meet production and inventory objectives.
• Plan material requirements for common material/supplies to meet external customer variable demand.
• Establish material replenishment triggers and provisioning methodologies within the production process.
• Work with production in the execution and updating of the master production schedule.
• Collaboration with supply chain partners to ensure effective use of inventory.

Job description

Custom Vehicle Solutions is seeking a Materials Planner to support the materials requirement planning process, manage material flow, and coordinate replenishment strategies to ensure uninterrupted production. The role involves placing and tracking purchase orders, forecasting material needs, and collaborating with internal teams to adjust schedules as demand shifts.

The position emphasizes ERP proficiency, strong attention to detail, and the ability to respond quickly to production changes.