Production Control Planner I

Flowserve Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Planning

FSA/HSA

Disability Insurance

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Job summary

Flowserve Corporation is seeking a Production Planner who will coordinate and manage the production planning and scheduling for optical systems and subsystems. The role requires collaboration with the line Manager to meet customer demands while balancing quality, inventory, cost, and delivery targets.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of planning experience, strong MRP/ERP proficiency, and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• BS or BA Degree in relevant field required.
• 3–5 years of relevant planning experience preferred.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems and production scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage production planning and scheduling for optical systems and subsystems.
• Translate forecasts into master production schedules using the MRP system.
• Prepare and distribute weekly production schedules and work orders.
• Assist management to resolve issues with late shipments, material shortages, and changes to customer orders.
• Participate in physical inventory counts and coordinate vendor corrective actions.

Skills

MRP logic

Scheduling

Capacity planning

Input/output control

Product structures

Routings

Standards maintenance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

SysPro

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Company Overview

Flowserve is a global manufacturer of pumps, valves, seals, and aftermarket services, delivering comprehensive flow control solutions that support essential industries such as energy, clean water, and pharmaceuticals. If you're looking for a culture built on ingenuity, innovation, and excellence, Flowserve offers the opportunity to put your experience in motion. Whether you're an individual contributor or a people leader, you'll find meaningful opportunities for professional growth, competitive rewards, and a workplace grounded in our core values: People, Safety, Integrity, Ownership and Ingenuity. At Flowserve, we're inspired by what we can achieve together—creating extraordinary flow control solutions that strengthen today's world while building tomorrow.

Job Summary

Flowserve is currently looking for a Production Planner. In this role you will be in charge of coordinating and managing the production planning and scheduling for the manufacturing of optical systems and subsystems. You will work closely with the line Manager to make sound business decisions that positively impact the ability to meet the needs of our customers while satisfying quality, inventory, cost and delivery requirements.

Responsibilities & Requirements

• Managing all planning inputs: sales orders, OEM forecasts, custom / special orders, and strategic build plans.
• Using the MRP system, translating the consolidated sales forecasts into a master production schedule / build schedule.
• Preparing and distributing weekly production schedules / work order dispatch lists.
• Assisting management to resolve problems with late shipments, material shortages, customer schedule changes, and cancellations of customer orders.
• Preparing, coordinating, and participating in physical inventory counts.
• Initiating and coordinating vendor corrective action for non-conforming material receipts.
• And any other duties assigned

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Fluency and proficiency in the practical application of MRP logic, scheduling logic, order policies, capacity planning, input/output control, product structures, routings, and standards maintenance.
• Knowledgeable in master scheduling, production planning and detailed scheduling, demand management, purchasing, and cost accounting techniques.
• Superior analytical and problem solving skills.
• Good communication and organizational skills required with the ability to work well with all levels of employees and internal departments in a diverse environment.
• Experience with SysPro is preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• BS or BA Degree in relevant field and 3-5 years relevant experience

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retirement Planning & Financial Wellness Resources
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Parental Leave
• Life, Supplemental Life, Child, Spousal, and AD&D Insurance
• Benefits vary by job, location and/or collective bargaining agreement.

Job Details

Req ID : R-21154

Job Family Group : Materials Management

Job Family : MM Materials Planning

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