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SESCO Cement Corp. · 3 weeks ago

Material Planner

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

SESCO Cement Corp. is a subsidiary of an international diversified group of companies focused on distributing building materials. The Material Planner is responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate flow of materials for production, optimizing supply chain efficiency, and collaborating with internal teams to maintain inventory levels.

Building MaterialConstructionManufacturing

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain material planning strategies to ensure uninterrupted production flow

Create, manage, and adjust material requirement planning (MRP) schedules based on sales forecasts, customer orders, and production plans

Monitor inventory levels and implement plans to prevent stockouts, overstock, and production delays

Analyze demand trends and supplier lead times to ensure accurate planning and forecasting

Place purchase orders, monitor order status, track shipments, and expedite deliveries as needed

Work closely with suppliers to resolve delivery issues, discrepancies, shortages, or quality concerns

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Procurement, Production, Engineering, and Finance, to ensure alignment on material needs

Maintain accurate data in ERP/MRP systems, ensuring bill of materials (BOM) accuracy and updating planning parameters

Prepare reports and metrics on inventory, material availability, and supplier performance

Identify and support opportunities for cost reduction, process improvement, and supply chain optimization

Qualification

Material Requirement PlanningERP/MRP systemsSupply Chain ManagementInventory ManagementAnalytical skillsMicrosoft ExcelProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills