Materials Planner Jobs in Alabama

A Materials Planner in the logistics industry is responsible for ensuring the appropriate and timely supply of materials needed in the production process. They are tasked with forecasting material needs, inventory control, overseeing purchase orders, and coordinating with suppliers, among other duties. They play a crucial role in maintaining production schedules and minimizing downtime due to material shortages. A Materials Planner also needs to identify potential issues in the supply chain and develop contingency plans to avoid any disruptions. Accuracy, efficiency, and the ability to work under pressure are key to this role.

Important skills for a Materials Planner include excellent analytical abilities, strong organizational skills, and a keen understanding of supply chain management. Proficiency in database management and spreadsheet software is also essential. As for certifications, a Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) certification is beneficial. Prior roles that provide relevant experience for a Materials Planner might include Inventory Coordinator, Purchasing Agent, or Supply Chain Analyst.

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Production Planner

  • Muscle Shoals, AL
  • 23 hours ago
  • Muscle Shoals, AL
  • 23 hours ago

Job Summary: The primary responsibility of the Production Planner is to review customer demand and to organize production orders to cover with enough lead time to ensure on time delivery. The...

Materials Planner

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 2 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 2 days ago

Be visionary Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace...

Material Planner Vance, AL

  • Vance, AL
  • 2 days ago
  • Vance, AL
  • 2 days ago

We are currently seeking a Material Planner for a client in the automotive industry, specializing in car manufacturing....

Supply Planner

  • Montgomery, AL
  • 2 days ago
  • Montgomery, AL
  • 2 days ago

Essential Functions Utilize appropriate supply planning parameters, historical data, and systemic tools to optimize managed parts inventory levels, backorder parts, stockout rates, dead stock/slow moving...

Material Planner

  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 3 days ago
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 3 days ago

Company Introduction: Martinrea is a diversified global automotive supplier engaged in the design, development and manufacturing of metal parts, assemblies and modules, complex fluid management...

Lighting Materials Analyst

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 10 days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 10 days ago

JOB SUMMARY: In one or two sentences, provide a brief overview of the purpose or function of the job. Why does this position exist? "This position is responsible for" Responsibilities will include...

QC Administrator II - Materials Coordinator

  • Alabaster, AL
  • 14 days ago
  • Alabaster, AL
  • 14 days ago

QC Admin II- Materials Coordinator Croda is a FTSE100 organization driven around our purpose of Smart Science to Improve Lives. With over 6,000 employees across 39 countries, we are focused on the...

Material Planner/Controller Manager

  • Courtland, AL
  • 23 days ago
  • Courtland, AL
  • 23 days ago

. -- Our team in Courtland, AL is looking for a Material Planner/Controller Manager....

Production Planner/Scheduler

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 25 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 25 days ago

Releases discrete jobs to the manufacturing floor according to the production plan in which the material supports....

Purchasing Analyst I

  • Scottsboro, AL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Scottsboro, AL
  • 30+ days ago

The Purchasing Analyst I is responsible for the acquisition of manufacturing materials and resources including the purchase of raw materials, fabricated parts, services, tooling, MRO purchases,...

Procurement Planner

  • Cherokee, AL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Cherokee, AL
  • 60+ days ago

Procurement Planner Who We Are Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with a North American headquarters located in Philadelphia, PA. We are a...

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Materials Planner Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Certified Forecaster and Demand Planner (CFDP)
ISCEAs Certified Forecaster and Demand Planners (CFDP) are capable to develop demand plans that adapt to todays rapidly changing business environment while remaining aligned to the companys...
Functional Polymeric Materials
Learn the functional polymers, including chemistry, physics, and biology. Polymers, typically plastics and fibers, are leading materials providing useful and inexpensive items for modern living....
Introduction to Aerospace Structures and Materials
Explore the structural and material design of aircraft and spacecraft from the viewpoint of an aerospace engineer. How do you design an aircraft or spacecraft? And in doing so, how do you keep the...

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Salary for Materials Planner Jobs in Alabama

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLogistics research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Materials Planner positions.



Highest Education Level

Materials Planners in Alabama offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
38.2%
High School or GED
20.3%
Master's Degree
15.5%
Associate's Degree
12.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.3%
Some College
2.1%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%
Some High School
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Materials Planners in Alabama
2-4 years
31.1%
1-2 years
23.3%
Less than 1 year
16.8%
6-8 years
9.7%
None
9.0%
10+ years
7.3%
8-10 years
1.8%
4-6 years
1.0%


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