Material Planner
Houston, TX
Full Time
Mid Level
SUMMARY
CTB management, raw material inventory control, aging stock / E&O disposal
CTB management, raw material inventory control, aging stock / E&O disposal
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES (Describe major responsibilities of this position.)
CTB (Clear to Build) Management & Reporting
- Coordinate raw material availability and ensure 100% data accuracy for regular CTB reporting to support production schedules.
- Lead regular cross-functional alignment meetings with F1 MPM (Material Program Management) and OPS (Operations) to review CTB readiness and proactively mitigate component shortages.
Inventory Control & E&O (Excess & Obsolete) Optimization
- Oversee raw material aging inventory control, driving scrap, return-to-vendor (RTV), and disposition processes to minimize carrying costs.
- Lead E&O data collection, financial reviews, and risk analysis to identify slow-moving stock and minimize write-offs.
- Monitor inventory health levels and maintain optimal stock buffers to satisfy customer demand targets while optimizing working capital.
Supply Planning & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate closely with demand planning, manufacturing, and procurement teams to develop, validate, and execute robust supply plans.
- Participate in cross-functional Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings, communicating effectively to drive consensus on demand and supply plans.
Inter-Site Logistics & Ad Hoc Operations
- Manage and execute cross-factory material transfers to support multiple manufacturing projects seamlessly.
- Prepare routine management reports, KPI dashboards, and ad-hoc analytical deep-dives to support executive decision-making and operational improvements.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
- SPECIAL SKILLS-
- Proven experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain management
- Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
- Detail-oriented and able to manage complex data and multiple variables
- Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas
2. WORK EXPERIENCE-
1~3 years of experience in supply planning, demand planning, or related supply chain functions
Strong knowledge of supply planning tool SAP to manage and optimize inventory and supply plans
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
1~3 years of experience in supply planning, demand planning, or related supply chain functions
Strong knowledge of supply planning tool SAP to manage and optimize inventory and supply plans
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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