Materials Planning Support Associate

Location: Katy, TX 77493

Pay Rate: $22.00 per hour

Schedule

• Monday – Friday: 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Saturday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 AM
  
  

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Materials Planning Support Associate to support production and supply chain operations. This position plays a critical role in ensuring uninterrupted material flow, maintaining accurate inventory levels, and supporting shipping and receiving activities. Candidates must have strong warehouse experience, particularly in shipping operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage receiving, shipping, and order pulling processes.
• Operate warehouse equipment including forklift and pallet jack.
• Determine resources necessary to ensure uninterrupted supply for production and sales.
• Monitor and maintain inventory levels; coordinate with purchasing to maintain adequate stock of parts and raw materials.
• Ensure materials are cost-effective and meet quality standards.
• Resolve material-related issues while maintaining inventory performance metrics.
• Identify and evaluate new suppliers as needed.
• Monitor cost, schedule, and scope of assigned subcontracts to ensure quality and value.
• Maintain accurate procurement system data entry and integrity.
• Create and maintain bills of materials (BOMs) and part/commodity numbers in supply chain systems.
• Develop specifications for new contract orders.
• Provide input on supplier performance and participate in performance reviews when needed.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of warehouse experience.
• Shipping experience required.
• Experience in receiving, shipping, and order pulling.
• Ability to operate forklift, pallet jack, and other warehouse equipment.
• High school diploma or equivalent (vocational training preferred).
  
  

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to follow established procedures, policies, and processes.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Basic understanding of inventory management and supply chain processes.
• Ability to adapt procedures and techniques to meet job requirements.
• Reliable, safety-focused, and team-oriented.
  
  

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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