Materials Planner: Inventory & Supply Chain Orchestrator

ARTEMIS EXECUTIVE PARTNERS; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company-m作

Job summary

ARTEMIS EXECUTIVE PARTNERS in Houston, TX seeks a Material Planner to coordinate material availability and support production and distribution operations.

You will manage MRP schedules, maintain BOM data, and collaborate with Procurement, Production, Logistics, and Sales to balance demand and capacity. The role emphasizes data-driven decision making and continuous improvement in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 2–5 years of experience in material planning, production planning, inventory management, or related
• Experience in fast-moving manufacturing, industrial goods, building materials, or CPG environment
• Hands-on experience with ERP and MRP systems such as SAP MM/PP or comparable platform
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret demand, inventory, production, and supplier data
• Demonstrated ability to resolve material shortages and distribution bottlenecks
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration

Responsibilities

• Forecast, order, and maintain optimal stock levels for bags, wrap, slipsheets, and pallets.
• Coordinate with packing plant supervisor to align weekly schedules with sales orders.
• Monitor finished goods storage to prevent warehouse congestion (FIFO).
• Plan truck loading and bay utilization with logistics to minimize customer wait times.
• Track packaging material waste, breakage, and variance to reduce losses.
• Collaborate with Sales, Quality Control, and Plant Operations to address demand spikes or quality holds.
• Develop and maintain material planning strategies to ensure uninterrupted production flow.
• Create and adjust MRP schedules based on forecasts, orders, and production plans.
• Manage BOM accuracy and update planning parameters in ERP/MRP systems.
• Prepare reports on inventory, material availability, and supplier performance.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement in supply chain operations

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organization skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Logistics, or related field

Equivalent relevant experience

Tools

SAP MM/PP

MS Excel

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

ARTEMIS EXECUTIVE PARTNERS in Houston, TX seeks a Material Planner to coordinate material availability and support production and distribution operations.

You will manage MRP schedules, maintain BOM data, and collaborate with Procurement, Production, Logistics, and Sales to balance demand and capacity. The role emphasizes data-driven decision making and continuous improvement in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.