Strategic Production & Inventory Planner

Nippon Sanso Matheson; Kyle (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Nippon Sanso Matheson is seeking a Planner to manage production planning and forecasting, ensuring smooth material flow from plant to end customers. The role requires strong planning, ERP and Excel skills, plus 5+ years in related operations and at least 2 years in shipping within a distribution environment.

You will lead weekly planning and production meetings, work cross-functionally, and maintain records for ISO 9001:2015 compliance while supporting customer inquiries and issue resolution

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Management or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Operations, Inventory Management, Sales or Customer Service.
• At least 2 years of experience shipping in a distribution environment.
• Forklift certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Generate transfer orders based on forecasts, inventory levels, and lead times.
• Lead weekly planning meetings and participate in production meetings.
• Provide weekly inventory reports for major accounts.
• Coordinate with major accounts and cross-functional teams to ensure timely deliveries.
• Maintain documentation in support of Site ISO 9001:2015 certification.
• Handle customer inquiries and complaints professionally and drive resolutions.

Skills

Planning/Scheduling

ERP

MS Excel

Communication

Forklift certification

LEAN / continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Management or related field

Tools

ERP software

MS Office (Excel)

Forklift operation

Job description

Nippon Sanso Matheson is seeking a Planner to manage production planning and forecasting, ensuring smooth material flow from plant to end customers. The role requires strong planning, ERP and Excel skills, plus 5+ years in related operations and at least 2 years in shipping within a distribution environment.

You will lead weekly planning and production meetings, work cross-functionally, and maintain records for ISO 9001:2015 compliance while supporting customer inquiries and issue resolution