Strategic Inventory & Materials Planner

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IKG is seeking a Materials Coordinator to manage estimated materials coordination across engineering and production in the ERP system, ensuring efficient material usage for projects. You will work closely with multiple teams to track inventory, reconcile counts, and optimize material flow.

The role requires 3–5 years of MRP/ERP experience, solid understanding of production processes, and strong communication skills to liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Requires high school education; a 4-year degree is preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in an MRP-based environment with inventory counting and/or reconciliation in ERP.
• Knowledge of production, material control, and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of procurement procedures and awareness of marketplace conditions.
• Excellent written, oral communications, administrative, and data entry skills.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both within a team, and as a facilitator among several different teams.
• Highly effective communication with vendors, coworkers, management, and customers.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Monitor all inventory transactions including internal manufacturing consumption, external material purchases, and subcontracting costs.
• Monitor materials as they are processed through the various manufacturing processes.
• Monitor existing procedures and introduce new procedures to ensure materials are correctly issued to projects and customer orders.
• Initiate and manage inventory cycle counts to verify inventory accuracy thresholds.
• Organize, plan, and lead semi-annual plant wide inventory event.
• Monitor material returns, inter-plant transfers, and other production related inventory transactions.
• Coordinate with Production department to ensure accurate and timely production reporting.
• Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
• Responsible for Material Requisitions
• Responsible for purchasing for manufacturing related Supplies
• Responsible for Coordinating Material transfers and information with external suppliers

Skills

MRP system

Inventory control

ERP software

Data entry

Vendor communication

Problem solving

Team coordination

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

IKG is seeking a Materials Coordinator to manage estimated materials coordination across engineering and production in the ERP system, ensuring efficient material usage for projects. You will work closely with multiple teams to track inventory, reconcile counts, and optimize material flow.

The role requires 3–5 years of MRP/ERP experience, solid understanding of production processes, and strong communication skills to liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders.