Project Planner - Bray Controls

As a Project Planner, based out of our Houston headquarters, your mission will be to plan and manage material requirements and collaborate with several different groups to support an effective and efficient production operation. Prior work experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment, will give you a leg up in adapting to our culture. We are seeking an analytical, data-driven, and process-minded individual who is willing to jump in and help out wherever it is needed.  If you're ready to join an organization where you can have a career, and not just a job, apply to Bray International today.

What We Offer:  

• Competitive Pay Plans
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy industry-leading benefits effective the first of the month after you have worked 30 days, including:
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid holidays and vacation
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions
• Healthy Work Environment: We provide a smoke-free, drug-free workplace to ensure a safe and productive atmosphere for all employees.
• Career Growth: We are committed to your professional development, offering numerous opportunities for advancement within the organization.
• An Exceptional Company Culture: Bray is a Family-owned and operated business with over 30 Years of Engineered Excellence

Join Bray International and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to shaping the future of flow control solutions!

Position Responsibilities:

• Plan and manage material requirements for major projects using ERP/MRP systems.
• Works on more complex products that may require some new engineering and design and may be larger in scope.
• Regularly interfaces with Materials Planning department, Purchasing, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams when making decisions requiring judgment or resolving issues requiring creative solutions.
• May be required to participate in teams of planners and other functions in specific planning and problem-solving activities and Process Improvement efforts.
• Identifies improvement opportunities and suggests solutions to issues related to or including Material Planning and execution.
• Schedule Project sales orders and provide production schedules. Assesses or validate actual progress. Monitors schedule changes and trends. Suggests corrective actions and/or develops recovery plans when delays are anticipated or occur.
• Ensure a consistent, effective line of communication with manufacturing, assembly, and sales departments
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly with all departments to provide seamless quality customer service.
• Use time-management and multi-tasking skills to handle a variety of requests and functions demanded by the job.

Ideal Experience/Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain or a technical degree in a related field.
• Proven track record in delivering on critical metrics, while leading projects and initiatives
• Knowledge of MRP, Proficiency in MS Office suite of tools with Emphasis on Excel is required
• This person must be organized, detail oriented, possess strong analytical skills, and have the ability to prioritize and execute the plan to meet deadlines.
• The person needs to be self-starter, proactive and flexible team player.
• PMP, APICS certification or Lean Six Sigma is preferred 

Please Note

• Immigration sponsorship not offered for this position
• Staffing and recruiting agencies are not invited to submit candidates for this job posting

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact

: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Business, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain or related field.

Experience

Required

5-10 years:

subcontracting process

5-10 years:

procurement

5-10 years:

ERP knowledge

5-10 years:

manufacturing planning

5-10 years:

project management

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Planning