Materials Planner Jobs in California

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 Scheduler Planner

  • Torrance, CA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Torrance, CA
  • 11 hours ago

BEPC Inc. is searching for a Production Scheduler/ Planner in Torrance, CA. CONTRAT W2: 6 month contract with possible extensions. PAY AND BENEFITS: $30.00 33.97/hr. + medical, dental, vision and...

Off-site Food Production Planner

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 11 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 11 hours ago

Supply planning- responsible for inventory management, including proper ordering and receiving of ingredients, weekly inventory controls....

Senior Materials Management Specialist

  • San Diego, CA
  • 11 hours ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 11 hours ago

Responsibilities Noblis Mission Solutions Division (MSD) provides naval lifecycle management, engineering, enterprise transformation and program management support. Noblis MSDs engineers,...

Production Planner

  • Torrance, CA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Torrance, CA
  • 17 hours ago

Production Planner Location Torrance, California Job type ContractTemporary Salary $33.97Hour Category AviationAerospace - BusinessProfessionalHuman Resources PDS TECH Commercial is looking for a...

Material Planner

  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Carlsbad, CA
  • 21 hours ago

As Material Planner, you will be responsible for production planning of our high-volume manufacturing (HVM) products at our Carlsbad, CA plant....

Supply Chain Planning Specialist - Level 3

  • Commerce, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Commerce, CA
  • 1 day ago

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on...

Keeps manager informed of problems Assists Central Supply Supervisor with cycle counts, fiscal inventory and distribution operations Assists the manager with the establishment of priorities and delivery...

Production Planner

  • Torrance, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Torrance, CA
  • 1 day ago

3-5 years in SAP planning (NOT procurement or purchasing), Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred but not required. Ability to work onsite We are looking a a classic production planner-. Primary...

Supply Chain Planner III

  • Huntington Beach, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Huntington Beach, CA
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities Position Responsibilities: Support forecasting parameters in Blue Yonder system, which includes base and promotional sku, location and brand level forecasting Provide support in...

Sr Production Planner - Onsite

  • Irvine, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 2 days ago

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 9 May 2025 At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare...

Production Scheduler

  • Riverside, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Riverside, CA
  • 3 days ago

PRODUCTION SCHEDULER (RIVERSIDE) Sigma Stretch Film of CA 1565 Eastwood court near Spruce & Atlanta compensation: $19 to 22 hr. employment type: job title: Production Scheduler We are looking for...

Materials Planner 1-Receiving

  • Redwood City, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA
  • 3 days ago

Performing cycle count and resolving inventory discrepancies. Create and update processes and instructions, to ensure efficiency and business requirements are met....

Sr. Purchasing Analyst

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 4 days ago

About Rivian Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to...

Supply Planner Manager : Fremont, CA or Redmond, WA (Onsite)

  • Fremont, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Fremont, CA
  • 4 days ago

planning Familiarity with analytical tools such as Power BI, MS Excel, and Google Sheets Experience writing SQL queries or a quantitative background with a strong willingness to learn Soft Skills /...

Procurement Planner

  • Carpinteria, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • Carpinteria, CA
  • 4 days ago

handling Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field., preferred Benefits offered by Verstela to temporary employees: Medical Dental...

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Salary for Materials Planner Jobs in California

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Materials Planners in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
38.1%
High School or GED
20.3%
Master's Degree
15.4%
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 California
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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