Downstream Production Planning Job El Paso area,Texas USA,Manufacturing / Production

Overview A leading manufacturing organization is seeking a Material Planner / Downstream Flow Controller to manage material flow, production scheduling, and planning execution within a fast paced operations environment. This role is critical to ensuring materials availability, maintaining inventory targets, and supporting uninterrupted production through effective planning, coordination, and problem resolution.

The ideal candidate brings strong MRP and SAP experience, analytical thinking, and the ability to work cross functionally with planning, production, and supply chain teams. Responsibilities Material Planning & Inventory Management

Manage daily MRP exception messages (past due, expedite, push out, cancel)
Ensure material availability to support uninterrupted production
Monitor and meet inventory targets, including days of inventory
Expedite purchase orders with suppliers and manage shortages with clear prioritization
Review and update SAP purchase order due dates
Conduct monthly vendor forecast reviews and open order reviews with suppliers
Perform quarterly reviews of replenishment strategies (Kanban, ROP, MRP)
Review and adjust MRP planning parameters such as:
- Safety stock
- Lot sizes and rounding values
- Lead times
- Pallet quantities and lot sizing procedures

Production Scheduling & Execution (Downstream Flow)

Create and publish daily production schedules
Follow up on production order status, constraints, and execution barriers
Convert planned orders to production orders in SAP as needed
Review kitting and material availability issues with operations teams
Analyze missing parts through release simulations and assess impact on production start
Create and maintain missing parts files and coordinate ETA updates with upstream teams
Release production orders and sequence them appropriately by assembly
Track and support production schedule attainment

Cross Functional Collaboration

Interface closely with MPS Planners, Production Schedulers, and upstream planning teams
Provide direction and problem resolution across multiple stakeholder groups
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning efficiency and material flow

Required Qualifications

Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field
Experience with Material Requirements Planning (MRP), production scheduling, and inventory management
Hands on experience with ERP systems; SAP experience strongly preferred
Strong Microsoft Excel skills
Solid background in materials management methodologies
Strong analytical, technical, and problem solving skills
Ability to work in a fast paced environment and manage multiple priorities
Proven ability to think on your feet, resolve issues, and improve processes

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in manufacturing or industrial production environments
Exposure to Kanban, ROP, and advanced replenishment strategies
Continuous improvement or operational excellence experience