Materials Planner: Lean Production Scheduling

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin in Mansfield, TX is seeking an Inventory Planner to assist with planning, scheduling, and monitoring material flow through the production cycle. You will coordinate with materials planning, procurement, and supply chain teams to optimize resource availability.

The role reports to the Materials Manager and requires 1–3 years in inventory control, a 4-year degree in related fields, and strong analytical and computer skills. Lean practices and ERP systems are valued in this position.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years experience in inventory and production control.
• 4 year college degree in business, engineering, or materials management with certification in supply chain management preferred.
• Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities.
• Must have intermediate to advanced computer skills and be able to understand of electronic processing.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.
• Must be an innovator and embrace lean enterprises principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a variety of schedules, records, and reports pertaining to the tracking of materials through the production cycle and availability of production resources.
• Assists in executing requisite system transactions needed to support the receipt, storage and transferring of material.
• Assists with the monitoring of inventory levels generating tracking reports and performing data entry as required.

Skills

Inventory control

Data entry

Analytical skills

Lean principles

Interpersonal communication

ERP/SCM systems

Education

4 year college degree in business, engineering, or materials management

Job description

Parker Hannifin in Mansfield, TX is seeking an Inventory Planner to assist with planning, scheduling, and monitoring material flow through the production cycle. You will coordinate with materials planning, procurement, and supply chain teams to optimize resource availability.

The role reports to the Materials Manager and requires 1–3 years in inventory control, a 4-year degree in related fields, and strong analytical and computer skills. Lean practices and ERP systems are valued in this position.