Production Planner & Materials Strategist

DCL; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DCL in Texas is seeking a Production Planner to develop and execute production plans, manage procurement, and coordinate with purchasing, engineering, manufacturing and logistics to meet customer demand.

Responsibilities include scheduling, monitoring progress, adjusting plans, maintaining data in Epicor ERP, and optimizing resources. Candidates should have manufacturing planning experience and strong Excel/ERP skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in supply chain or related field preferred.
• Experience in production planning or scheduling.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Excellent Excel and planning tools skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and adjust production schedules based on sales orders, inventory levels, lead times, and capacity.
• Monitor production progress, identifying delays or bottlenecks and taking corrective actions.
• Review and release jobs daily based on material availability and master schedule priorities.
• Update traveler dates to align with schedule changes and due dates.
• Revise schedules based on shifting priorities and operational demands.
• Control and implement revisions related to WIP and future orders.
• Collaborate with Production to allocate labor, materials, and equipment efficiently.
• Maintain planning data within ERP/MRP systems (Epicor).
• Develop and maintain Methods of Manufacturing (MoM) to ensure accurate job costing and process alignment.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional coordination

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP modules

Epicor ERP

Excel

Job description

DCL in Texas is seeking a Production Planner to develop and execute production plans, manage procurement, and coordinate with purchasing, engineering, manufacturing and logistics to meet customer demand.

Responsibilities include scheduling, monitoring progress, adjusting plans, maintaining data in Epicor ERP, and optimizing resources. Candidates should have manufacturing planning experience and strong Excel/ERP skills.