Production Planning & Materials Specialist

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd

  • Houston, TX
  • 10 days ago
  • $150,000–$160,000 Per Year

Highlights

Working knowledge of ERP/MRP/DRP processes, work orders, purchase orders, inventory, routings, lead times, material allocation, and capacity planning. Monitor overdue purchase orders and supplier delivery exceptions; update schedules using current promised delivery dates and support expediting or recovery actions.

Numbers & Facts

LocationHouston, TX
Salary$150,000–$160,000 Per Year

Description

Role: Analyst

Required Skills: Material Planning and Production Planning and control

Qualification: BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

Experience: 3 - 13 Years

Function: TECHNOLOGY

Apply By: 2026-12-28

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.

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