Operations - Procurement Planner

Job Description Summary:
At Amphenol Energy Technologies, the Procurement Planner is a key driver in keeping our production floor running smoothly and our customers satisfied. This role blends strategic production planning with hands-on procurement execution to ensure we have the right materials, in the right place, at the right time. You'll be at the center of coordinating schedules, aligning cross-functional teams, and anticipating supply chain needs to keep manufacturing moving without interruption. By optimizing master production schedules, material flows, and supplier performance, you'll directly support on-time delivery, cost efficiency, and operational excellence in a fast-paced, high-mix manufacturing environment.

Knowledge / Skills:

• Strong understanding of production planning and master scheduling principles in a manufacturing environment
• Proven ability to translate demand forecasts and production requirements into actionable procurement and production schedules
• Working knowledge of material requirements planning (MRP) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to manage demand, inventory, and supply alignment
• Familiarity with manufacturing workflows, bill of materials (BOM), and routing processes, preferably in cable assembly or interconnect industries
• Ability to develop and manage production schedules to support on-time delivery and minimize bottlenecks or material shortages
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams (operations, engineering, quality, supply chain) to align scheduling and procurement strategies
• Strong analytical skills to identify gaps in material flow, capacity, or supplier performance and implement corrective actions
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in forecasting methods and demand planning strategies
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making capabilities under time pressure
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers

Qualifications / Education / Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field
• 3-5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, or related field
• Proficiency in using procurement and inventory management software, such as ERP systems
• Excellent negotiation skills and ability to build strong relationships with suppliers
• Exceptional organization skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy
• Experience with continuous improvement processes and methodologies

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain integrated production and procurement schedules to support customer delivery commitments and manufacturing priorities.
• Create and manage master production schedules (MPS) and material requirements plans (MRP) to align demand with capacity and material availability.
• Collaborate with Operations (Production), Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to align schedules, address constraints, and plan ahead for material needs.
• Analyze forecasts, inventory levels, and work orders to plan and release purchase requisitions in line with production schedules.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials, components, and subassemblies.
• Monitor and adjust production schedules proactively to address changes in demand, capacity, or supply.
• Maintain accurate lead times, order quantities, and safety stock levels to support a stable production flow.
• Process and track purchase orders, ensuring data accuracy and alignment with scheduling requirements in ERP systems.
• Monitor supplier performance to ensure adherence to delivery, quality, and cost targets.
• Lead or participate in daily and weekly production planning meetings to review priorities, risks, and recovery plans.
• Identify and resolve material shortages, scheduling conflicts, and supply disruptions to maintain on-time delivery.
• Support continuous improvement efforts in planning and procurement processes to increase efficiency and reduce lead times.

Physical/Environmental Requirements:

• Office on-site North Houston manufacturing facility.
• Domestic and international travel to engage with customers and audit suppliers.
• The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, sit, stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds on occasion.

Security Access:

• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to successfully pass a government background investigation.