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AFC Industries is a dynamic organization dedicated to providing supply chain management solutions for fasteners and assembly components to original equipment manufacturers, assembly plants, and other users of these products. We support a diverse industry base of manufacturers across a broad range of industries. Our experienced team has a proven track record of helping manufacturers and assemblers reduce cost, improve quality, and increase efficiency. We are A Company Culture Devoted to Innovation & Improvement AFC provides localized expertise to customers in particular industries and geographies. We don't have a traditional hierarchical management structure where everyone simply “reports up.” Instead, our company is made up of on-the-ground experts operating in an entrepreneurial fashion with the backing and support of an enterprise-grade organization. Sharing cultural values breeds consistency and quality throughout our organization. Collectively, we are committed to a simple management approach, which influences our company culture and our management style. Material Planner Location: Houston, TX Department: Supply Chain / Manufacturing Operations Employment Type: Full Time Target Salary: $60,000 annually Position Summary AFC Industries is seeking a Material Planner / Buyer to support inventory control, material planning, and purchasing activities at our Houston facility. This role will focus on maintaining accurate ERP data, analyzing system-generated demand, and ensuring material availability to support manufacturing and distribution operations. Key Responsibilities Material Planning & Inventory Control Analyze system-generated demand and maintain appropriate inventory min/max levels to support manufacturing and distribution requirements. Perform routine cycle counts, investigate variances, and reconcile inventory discrepancies. Monitor and validate system backflush transactions to ensure accurate material consumption and inventory balances. Review bill of materials (BOM) accuracy and identify discrepancies between expected and actual material usage. Evaluate and adjust planning parameters, demand inputs, and replenishment settings to improve purchasing recommendations and inventory visibility. Identify excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory and recommend corrective actions. ERP & Operational Support Maintain accurate inventory, purchasing, and material planning data within the ERP system. Analyze inventory transactions, production consumption, and demand trends to improve operational reporting and business intelligence. Coordinate with manufacturing, receiving, and distribution teams to resolve material discrepancies and prevent production interruptions. Support process improvements related to inventory accuracy, material traceability, and system utilization. Purchasing & Supplier Management Execute purchase orders based on material requirements and system-generated demand. Evaluate sourcing alternatives for cost, quality, lead time, and supplier reliability. Monitor supplier performance through scorecards measuring delivery, quality, and responsiveness. Follow up on outstanding purchase orders and address material shortages or delivery concerns. Qualifications 2+ years of experience in material planning, inventory control, purchasing, or manufacturing operations. Experience with ERP systems, inventory transactions, and material requirements planning. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Experience with cycle counting, BOM management, or manufacturing inventory processes preferred. Measures of Success Improved inventory accuracy and cycle count performance. Reliable material availability for manufacturing and distribution. Accurate ERP demand, consumption, and inventory records. Reduced inventory discrepancies, shortages, and excess stock. Improved supplier performance and purchasing efficiency. Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Den…

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