Materials and Planning Manager

DMV USA is seeking a Materials & Planning Manager to lead and coordinate material planning, inventory management, and production scheduling activities for our manufacturing operation. This position will play a key role in ensuring materials are available when needed, production plans are achievable, and inventory and WIP levels are effectively managed.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead material planning and production scheduling activities to support customer demand and production requirements.
• Develop and maintain production and material plans in coordination with Operations, Sales, Purchasing, and Warehouse teams.
• Monitor inventory levels, material availability, shortages, and purchasing requirements.
• Identify potential material constraints and develop solutions to prevent production disruptions.
• Coordinate purchasing requirements and supplier priorities based on production needs.
• Maintain accurate planning data, forecasts, inventory information, and production schedules within ERP/SAP systems
• Analyze inventory, production, and material requirements to improve efficiency and reduce excess or obsolete inventory.
• Work closely with Production, Purchasing, Quality, Shipping, and Sales to resolve scheduling and material issues.
• Prepare and maintain reports, lists, forecasts, and performance metrics related to materials and planning.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives involving inventory control, planning processes, and production flow.
• Provide leadership, direction, and accountability to materials/planning activities.
• Managerial Responsibility of 2 Exempt / 4 Non Exempt employees

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in materials planning, production planning, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.
• Strong understanding of MRP, inventory management, production scheduling, and material requirements.
• Experience working with SAP or a comparable ERP system.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively across multiple departments.
• Manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• On-Site Work Expected 90% of the time

DMV is one of the leading global manufacturers of seamless stainless steel and nickel-based alloy tubes and pipes.
Strategically located in Houston, TX, and with growth opportunity - this is an excellent time to join DMV Tubes!

With manufacturing pedigree originating over 125 years ago with the invention of the seamless tube you can be assured of our commitment to quality and customer service.