Planning Clerk

Alamo Group Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Alamo Group is seeking a Planning Clerk to provide administrative and operational support to the Planning department. You will help maintain production schedules, support inventory accuracy, and assist with material planning to ensure efficient manufacturing.

Key duties include updating schedules, coordinating with Planning, Purchasing, Production, Engineering, and Warehouse teams, and maintaining ERP/MRP data. Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of admin, planning, scheduling, inventory control, or manufacturing support experience preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and update production schedules to support operations.
• Monitor production order status and communicate schedule changes.
• Support inventory accuracy through data validation and inventory transactions.
• Coordinate planning with Planning, Purchasing, Production, Engineering, and Warehouse teams.
• Prepare and distribute daily production reports, planning metrics, and dashboards.
• Process ECNs and update BOMs and related docs.
• Assist with material availability reviews and identify shortages or constraints.
• Maintain planning files and documentation per procedures.
• Support cycle counts, inventory reconciliation, and accuracy initiatives.
• Enter and maintain data in the ERP/MRP system for accuracy.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in planning processes.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in Business/Supply Chain/Operations Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Position Summary:

The Planning Clerk provides administrative and operational support to the Planning department by maintaining production planning data, coordinating communication across functional teams, and ensuring accurate system transactions. This position plays a key role in supporting production scheduling, inventory accuracy, and material planning activities to help ensure efficient manufacturing operations.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Assist in creating, maintaining, and updating production schedules to support manufacturing operations.
• Monitor production order status and communicate schedule changes to appropriate departments.
• Support inventory accuracy through routine system data validation, inventory transactions, and record maintenance.
• Coordinate communication between Planning, Purchasing, Production, Engineering, and Warehouse teams regarding production priorities and material availability.
• Prepare, compile, and distribute daily production reports, planning metrics, and operational dashboards.
• Process Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and ensure planning records, bills of material, and related documentation are updated accurately.
• Assist with material availability reviews and identify potential shortages or constraints that may impact production schedules.
• Maintain planning files, production documentation, and departmental records in accordance with company procedures.
• Support cycle count activities, inventory reconciliation, and inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Assist with production scheduling activities and provide administrative support to the Planning department.
• Enter and maintain data within the ERP/MRP system while ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on planning processes, inventory management, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve planning and scheduling issues.
• Maintain confidentiality of company information and planning data.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
• One to three years of administrative, planning, scheduling, inventory control, or manufacturing support experience preferred.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Ability to learn and utilize ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Basic understanding of production planning, inventory control, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Demonstrated commitment to teamwork, customer service, and continuous improvement.

Alamo Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing (where permitted by law).