Buyer / Planner

• →Manage purchasing and procurement activities to support production schedules and operational demands
• →Create, maintain, and adjust production and materials schedules in a hybrid ERP/manual planning environment
• →Process and manage purchase orders, supplier communications, and delivery timelines
• →Monitor inventory levels, material shortages, and supplier performance to ensure continuity of production
• →Coordinate closely with production, warehouse, and operations teams to validate material availability and scheduling priorities
• →Analyze forecasts, production schedules, and inventory data to determine purchasing requirements
• →Resolve supply chain and scheduling issues in real time within a fast-moving manufacturing environment
• →Maintain accurate ERP and Excel-based planning data and procurement records
• →Support continuous improvement efforts related to purchasing, scheduling, and materials flow
• →Build strong working relationships with suppliers and internal cross-functional teams

• 3+ years of experience in purchasing, planning, buyer/planner, materials planning, or supply chain roles within manufacturing environments
• Strong understanding of procurement, inventory control, and production scheduling
• Experience operating in Excel-heavy and/or hybrid ERP/manual planning environments
• Ability to manage schedules and material priorities in high-mix manufacturing operations
• Hands-on manufacturing experience with strong floor communication and operational coordination skills
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work onsite full-time in Houston, TX

• High-mix / low-volume manufacturing experience
• Experience supporting production scheduling directly
• Background in industrial, energy, oil & gas, electrical, or related manufacturing environments
• Experience working in less automated manufacturing operations where manual planning and schedule adjustments are required

• Hands-on and operationally minded
• Comfortable working in fast-paced manufacturing environments
• Able to troubleshoot issues independently and adjust priorities quickly
• Strong communicator who collaborates well across production and supply chain teams
• Comfortable operating without highly automated systems
• Self-directed with a “plug-and-play” mindset

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