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Production Planning & Materials Specialist
 Tata Consultancy Services | |
$150,000 - $160,000
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sick time, 401(k)
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 United States, Texas, Houston | |
 Nov 01, 2026 | |
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Job Description
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills * 3-7 years of experience in production planning, materials planning, scheduling, or supply-chain execution, preferably in oil & gas manufacturing, repair, or industrial operations. * Working knowledge of ERP/MRP/DRP processes, work orders, purchase orders, inventory, routings, lead times, material allocation, and capacity planning. * Ability to review fill-rate dashboards and DRP exceptions, identify shortages and long-lead items, and assess supply risk. * Proficiency in Excel, KPI/dashboard reporting, data-quality controls, and planning-performance analysis. * Strong analytical, stakeholder-management, escalation, and problem-solving skills. Roles & Responsibilities * Maintain accurate work order dates and publish the weekly production schedule based on priorities, capacity, material readiness, and operational constraints. * Review fill-rate dashboards and DRP exceptions daily; identify shortages, long-lead items, and supply risks affecting scheduled work. * Coordinate with Operations, Procurement, Engineering, Supply Chain, Repair Coordinators, and Inventory teams to resolve constraints. * Monitor overdue purchase orders and supplier delivery exceptions; update schedules using current promised delivery dates and support expediting or recovery actions. * Prioritize customer-critical and aging work orders, escalate unresolved risks, and track corrective actions through closure. * Align production priorities with demand forecasts, inventory targets, stocking strategies, and business objectives. * Report schedule attainment, actual completions, open and overdue work orders, material risks, supplier impacts, capacity constraints, and critical recovery plans. * Analyze adherence trends, bottlenecks, and capacity limitations; recommend schedule leveling and throughput improvements. * Maintain work order, lead-time, routing, priority, and material-allocation accuracy in ERP and related planning systems. * Develop and maintain planning KPIs, dashboards, standard work, and data-quality controls. * Support Lean and continuous-improvement initiatives that reduce lead time and improve schedule reliability. Generic Managerial Skills, If any * Stakeholder coordination across Operations, Procurement, Engineering, Supply Chain, Repair Coordination, and Inventory teams. * Priority management, structured escalation, and corrective-action follow-through. * Clear written and verbal communication, analytical problem-solving, and continuous-improvement mindset. Salary Range: $150,000-$160,000 a year TCS Employee Benefits Summary: Discretionary Annual Incentive. Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans. Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves. Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection. Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & amp; Training Reimbursement. Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays. Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing. #LI-SP1
Location
Houston, TX
Function
TECHNOLOGY
Role
Analyst
ID
437894
Skills
Material Planning and Production Planning and control
Salary Range
$150,000 - $160,000 Desired Candidate Profile
Qualifications BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE | |