Materials Planner: Optimize Supply, On-Time Production

Miller CAT Corporation; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Miller CAT is seeking a skilled Material Planner in Dallas, TX to develop and maintain MRP-based plans, monitor inventories, and coordinate with suppliers to keep production on schedule.

You will work with NetSuite ERP, Excel, and cross-functional teams to optimize material availability, analyze stock trends, and support new product launches in a fast-paced automotive-adjacent environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 2+ years of material planning, production planning, or supply chain experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite) and advanced Excel.
• APICS/CPIM certification a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain material requirement plans (MRP) based on production schedules.
• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials and components; place and track purchase orders to prevent shortages or overstock.
• Coordinate with suppliers to confirm delivery schedules, resolve delays, and manage lead times.
• Partner with production leads to align material availability with the production schedule and communicate any material-related risks.
• Analyze inventory data to identify trends, reduce excess/obsolete stock, and improve inventory turns.
• Maintain accurate data in the ERP system (NetSuite) including part numbers, lead times, safety stock levels, BOMs.
• Support new product launches and engineering changes by ensuring timely material availability.
• Track key performance metrics such as on‑time delivery, inventory accuracy, and stockout rates.
• Participate in supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives with Purchasing.
• Assist with cycle counts and physical inventory as needed, while investigating causes of discrepancies.

Skills

MRP

ERP (NetSuite)

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Equivalent experience considered

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Job description

Miller CAT is seeking a skilled Material Planner in Dallas, TX to develop and maintain MRP-based plans, monitor inventories, and coordinate with suppliers to keep production on schedule.

You will work with NetSuite ERP, Excel, and cross-functional teams to optimize material availability, analyze stock trends, and support new product launches in a fast-paced automotive-adjacent environment.