Materials Planner & Production Scheduler

Express Employment Pros - Conway, AR; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Pros - Conway, AR is seeking a skilled Materials Planner/Buyer to coordinate material flow, monitor supplier performance, and support purchasing and production planning.

You will maintain accurate inventory records, expedite materials, and help ensure on-time production in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. A High school diploma and 3+ years of related experience, plus SAP experience, are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Postsecondary education or coursework in a related field preferred.
• Minimum of three years of related experience.
• Strong computer skills, including SAP experience.
• Experience in automotive or manufacturing industry preferred.
• Knowledge of inventory control, production scheduling, and materials management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and expedite material flow between departments to meet production schedules.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and inventory records.
• Prepare reports on production progress, inventory levels, costs, and production-related issues.
• Assist with purchasing materials and services; back up Senior Buyer/Planner.
• Assist with inventory management of finished goods, work-in-process, and raw materials.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate inventory data entry and timely transactions.
• Coordinate material availability to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Follow quality management system procedures.
• Reconcile work orders and transfer to finished production.
• Review and distribute work orders and shipment schedules with supervisors.
• Communicate with supervising staff to monitor progress.

Skills

Three+ years experience

Expediting

Order coordination

Communication/coordination

Data entry

Multitasking

Inventory analysis

Customer service

High-pressure environments

Strong computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Postsecondary education or related coursework

Tools

SAP

Job description

Express Employment Pros - Conway, AR is seeking a skilled Materials Planner/Buyer to coordinate material flow, monitor supplier performance, and support purchasing and production planning.

You will maintain accurate inventory records, expedite materials, and help ensure on-time production in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. A High school diploma and 3+ years of related experience, plus SAP experience, are preferred.