SAP Planner: Optimize Schedules & Throughput

Staffmark Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Total Talent Solutions in Houston, TX is seeking a SAP Planner to manage production scheduling, align supply with demand, and support on-time delivery. This role focuses on forecasts, backlog, capacity, and resource availability to meet targets.

You will Collaborate with Production, Supply Chain, Customer Service, and Leadership to optimize workflows, monitor progress, and adjust plans. Proficiency with SAP ERP and Excel is required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of production planning and scheduling in manufacturing.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP required) and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong capacity planning, materials planning and workflow understanding.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• APICS familiarity or certification is a plus; industry experience (valves) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and adjust production schedules based on forecasts, backlog, capacity, and resources to meet targets.
• Sequence and release daily production orders for optimal workflow and labor utilization.
• Monitor progress, resolve delays, and implement schedule changes; address root causes of disruptions.
• Collaborate with Production, Supply Chain, Customer Service, and Leadership to meet KPIs.
• Analyze capacity and demand to identify bottlenecks and improve throughput.
• Maintain ERP/MRP data accuracy and alignment between supply and demand.
• Provide order status updates and remove obstacles impacting commitments.
• Support continuous improvement by scheduling best practices and mitigating risks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Total Talent Solutions in Houston, TX is seeking a SAP Planner to manage production scheduling, align supply with demand, and support on-time delivery. This role focuses on forecasts, backlog, capacity, and resource availability to meet targets.

You will Collaborate with Production, Supply Chain, Customer Service, and Leadership to optimize workflows, monitor progress, and adjust plans. Proficiency with SAP ERP and Excel is required.