Materials Planner Jobs in Romeoville, IL

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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Supply Chain Planner II

  • Bloomingdale, IL (21 miles from Romeoville, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Bloomingdale, IL (21 miles from Romeoville, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Monitors Oracle's Supply Chain Management eBusiness Suite and Supply Planning module signals to establish proper replenishment and stocking quantities....

Materials Planner Buyer - R-25412-6115

  • Orland Park, IL (13 miles from Romeoville, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Orland Park, IL (13 miles from Romeoville, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Ensure material availability by reviewing and releasing planned orders daily from both min/max and supply plans....

Supply Chain Planner I

  • Hillside, IL (18 miles from Romeoville, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hillside, IL (18 miles from Romeoville, IL)
  • 4 days ago

The ideal Supply Chain Planner will have a strong understanding of information flow and product flow as well as a proven track record in customer satisfaction, inventory management and production planning...

Category Inventory Planner

  • Oak Brook, IL (14 miles from Romeoville, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (14 miles from Romeoville, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Manage Product Lifecycle Management activity and discontinued products as they enter/leave our business. Ensure a positive transition for customers and departments within the company....

Associate Supply Planner

  • Oak Park, IL (23 miles from Romeoville, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Oak Park, IL (23 miles from Romeoville, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Associate Supply Planner Corporate Headquarters 12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 At Uline, were known for speed and reliability - and it all starts with smart planning. As an...

Materials Planning Specialist

  • Franklin Park, IL (23 miles from Romeoville, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Franklin Park, IL (23 miles from Romeoville, IL)
  • 9 days ago

Tracking should be completed, and actions taken if material is unavailable when needed based on detailed production plan....

Material Planner

  • University Park, IL (23 miles from Romeoville, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • University Park, IL (23 miles from Romeoville, IL)
  • 9 days ago

Interact with demand and supply planning teams to understand changing demand (volume and mix) that may drive potential risk to suppliers and manage the outcome accordingly....

1st shift Direct Hire Production Planner

  • Romeoville, IL
  • 10 days ago
  • Romeoville, IL
  • 10 days ago

planning or manufacturing operations Strong organizational and communication skills Proficiency in data entry and inventory systems Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively Competencies...

Material Coordinator/Local Driver (Montgomery, Illinois, United States, 60538)

  • Montgomery, IL (14 miles from Romeoville, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Montgomery, IL (14 miles from Romeoville, IL)
  • 10 days ago

Work with Production Control to coordinate components for work orders that are released for staging, including reporting FCN (traceability) to Production Planning for work order creation using FIFO...

Materials Planner Buyer

  • Orland Park, IL (13 miles from Romeoville, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Orland Park, IL (13 miles from Romeoville, IL)
  • 11 days ago

Ensure material availability by reviewing and releasing planned orders daily from both min/max and supply plans....

1st shift Direct Hire Production Planner

  • Romeoville, IL
  • 11 days ago
  • Romeoville, IL
  • 11 days ago

planning or manufacturing operations Strong organizational and communication skills Proficiency in data entry and inventory systems Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively Competencies...

Material Coordinator/Local Driver

  • Montgomery, IL (14 miles from Romeoville, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Montgomery, IL (14 miles from Romeoville, IL)
  • 11 days ago

Work with Production Control to coordinate components for work orders that are released for staging, including reporting FCN (traceability) to Production Planning for work order creation using FIFO...

Supply Planner

  • Westchester, IL (18 miles from Romeoville, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Westchester, IL (18 miles from Romeoville, IL)
  • 13 days ago

Collaborate with commercial, demand planning, operations, and logistics teams to optimize inventory, production plans, and shipments....

Supply Planner

  • Summit, IL (17 miles from Romeoville, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Summit, IL (17 miles from Romeoville, IL)
  • 14 days ago

Identify ways to improve supply planning processes by applying current tools....

Production Planner

  • Carol Stream, IL (19 miles from Romeoville, IL)
  • 19 days ago
  • Carol Stream, IL (19 miles from Romeoville, IL)
  • 19 days ago

Experience using production planning software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems....

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Materials Planner Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Certified Forecaster and Demand Planner (CFDP)
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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....
Certified Forecaster and Demand Planner - CFDP - Certification Exam
The CFDP Exam is comprised of 70 questions an problems to be solved in 2 hours. The passing score for the exam is 70%. The exam is designed to allow the learner to demonstrate deep understanding...

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Salary for Materials Planner Jobs in Romeoville, IL

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Highest Education Level

Materials Planners in Romeoville, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
38.2%
High School or GED
20.2%
Master's Degree
15.6%
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 Romeoville, IL
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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