Professional - Procurement - Production Planner

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s/applicant’s qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a Professional - Procurement - Production Planner III in Houston, TX

Role Description

The Production Planning Analyst is responsible for developing and maintaining KPI dashboards, analyzing demand trends and forecast accuracy, updating master data, and analyzing inventory levels that align with customer demand, inventory targets, manufacturing capacity, and business objectives. This role collaborates closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, Sales, and Customer Service teams to ensure efficient production scheduling, inventory optimization, and on-time delivery performance.

The ideal candidate possesses strong problem-solving and analytical skills, expertise in planning systems, and the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations that improve operational performance and customer satisfaction.

Demand and Supply Analysis

• Analyze demand trends, forecast accuracy, and inventory levels to support planning decisions & collaborate with Demand Planning and Sales teams to validate demand requirements.
• Participate in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes.
• Evaluate supply risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions.
• Monitor inventory health and recommend actions to improve inventory turns and reduce excess or obsolete inventory.

Capacity Planning

• Analyze manufacturing capacity, labor availability, and material constraints.
• Recommend capacity adjustments to support business growth and customer demand.
• Support long-range planning activities through scenario analysis and capacity modeling.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Develop and maintain planning reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to track production performance, schedule attainment, service levels, inventory metrics, and forecast accuracy.
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to management.
• Support new product introductions, product transitions, and end-of-life planning activities.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, data quality, and system functionality.

Skills & Requirements

• Must demonstrate working knowledge of problem solving, analytical skills, planning & organizing. Must be very detail oriented, flexible, and able to manage change. Strong communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, and skilled with Excel including Pivot Tables, Power Query, Word, Access.
• Skills using SAP, i2 Production Scheduler, MES and/or other Planning applications.
• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or related field.

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.

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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays’ guiding principles is ‘do the right thing’.

We also believe that actions speak louder than words.

In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.

In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.

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