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Production Planner

Post Date

Oct 15, 2024

Location

Houston,
Texas

ZIP/Postal Code

77058
US
Sep 14, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Corporate Operations

Req #

HOU-740956

Pay Rate

$65k - $100k (estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a talented Production Planner to join a large chemical manufacturing client here in Houston. This role involves joining a team of 10 and reporting directly to the Supply Chain Manager.

The position offers a hybrid work schedule, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Production Planner will be responsible for managing and maintaining the SAP systems production planning module, ensuring accurate forecasting, up-to-date production data, and thorough documentation. Key responsibilities include implementing inventory control practices to maintain the right balance between stock levels and sales demand, and developing and updating production plans using the SAP system to enhance efficiency and accuracy. This person will be the production planner for 3 divisions that produce: MX Adhesive, Biodegradable plastics, and Q10. This person will be responsible for communicating effectively with different teams such as, sales, supply chain, customer service, material planner for the respective plant, and production staff.

This is a full-time role offering flexible pay and benefits. If you have a strong understanding of production processes, planning, forecasting, and managing customer orders, we encourage you to apply!

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.

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Required Skills & Experience

Strong understanding of production planning, reviewing forecasts, reviewing customer orders, and capacity planning

Experience as a production planner for a large-scale manufacturing/production site

Previous experience as a production planner

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Chemical industry experience
SAP experience
Oracle experience
Background in customer service or relative supply chain role
5+ years of leadership experience
5+ years as a production planner

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.