Production Planning & Inventory Coordinator

Howard P. Fairfield, LLC; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Alamo Group is seeking a Planning Clerk to provide administrative and operational support to the Planning department, maintaining production planning data and ensuring accurate system transactions. You will help with production scheduling, inventory accuracy, and material planning to support efficient manufacturing operations.

The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and adherence to company procedures, with potential travel and PPE requirements in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree preferred in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field.
• 1–3 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Alamo Group is seeking a Planning Clerk to provide administrative and operational support to the Planning department, maintaining production planning data and ensuring accurate system transactions. You will help with production scheduling, inventory accuracy, and material planning to support efficient manufacturing operations.

The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and adherence to company procedures, with potential travel and PPE requirements in a manufacturing environment.