Materials Planner Jobs in Westborough, MA

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 Planner

  • Uxbridge, MA (14 miles from Westborough, MA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Uxbridge, MA (14 miles from Westborough, MA)
  • 3 days ago

The Role Reporting into the Planning Manager, you'll be responsible for creating and maintaining robust supply plans, managing finished goods production schedules, and working closely with co-packers...

Supply Planner

  • Lexington, MA (24 miles from Westborough, MA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Lexington, MA (24 miles from Westborough, MA)
  • 4 days ago

The Supply/Material Planner will have material flow responsibility spanning the entire value chain from raw materials through finished goods shipped to customers....

Senior Supply Planner

  • Needham, MA (18 miles from Westborough, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Needham, MA (18 miles from Westborough, MA)
  • 7 days ago

OVERVIEW: The Senior Supply Planner oversees and executes the global inventory planning and fulfillment process for a specific category(s) of products. The Senior Supply Planner will maximize...

Materials Planner

  • Westborough, MA
  • 18 days ago
  • Westborough, MA
  • 18 days ago

Plan, prepare, issue, and control MRP production schedules and material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials timed to meet production requirements; Maintain MRP...

Lead Production Planner, Amazon Robotics

  • Westborough, MA
  • 22 days ago
  • Westborough, MA
  • 22 days ago

We are seeking an experienced Production Planner to optimize production planning, lead strategic initiatives, and partner across the organization to delight our customers....

Senior Global Supply Chain Planner

  • Walpole, MA (19 miles from Westborough, MA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Walpole, MA (19 miles from Westborough, MA)
  • 23 days ago

The position requires five (5) years of experience with the following skills: SAP Materials Management (MM), Sales and Distribution (SD) and Production Planning (PP);Data Analytics; Power BI; Qlik;...

Site Supply Planner - GMP

  • Framingham, MA (9 miles from Westborough, MA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Framingham, MA (9 miles from Westborough, MA)
  • 23 days ago

The new Global Supply Planning organization is a fully integrated team owning the 3-36 months Supply Planning horizon to provide a robust supply plan to sites, to increase reliability of IBP-horizon...

Supply Planner (12-18 month contract)

  • Waltham, MA (20 miles from Westborough, MA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Waltham, MA (20 miles from Westborough, MA)
  • 24 days ago

Position Description: Responsible for inventory planning, supply planning and managing capacity constraints....

Material Planner

  • Lexington, MA (24 miles from Westborough, MA)
  • 26 days ago
  • Lexington, MA (24 miles from Westborough, MA)
  • 26 days ago

ABOUT THE JOB: Anduril's Supply Chain team is seeking a Material Planner to join our team....

Supply Chain Planner

  • Newton, MA (22 miles from Westborough, MA)
  • 29 days ago
  • Newton, MA (22 miles from Westborough, MA)
  • 29 days ago

This position is responsible for owning all facets of purchasing, coastal production planning, finished goods management & inventory control....

Senior Production Planner

  • Hopkinton, MA (4 miles from Westborough, MA)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Hopkinton, MA (4 miles from Westborough, MA)
  • 60+ days ago

Requirements: Minimum 5 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or master scheduling in a manufacturing environment. 4-year degree, preferably in a related discipline....

Materials Management Specialist

  • Needham, MA (18 miles from Westborough, MA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Needham, MA (18 miles from Westborough, MA)
  • 90+ days ago

Qualifications Knowledge/Experience High school diploma or equivalent required; degree in Warehouse Management or Engineering or Business (Operations or Supply Chain Management) preferred....

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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....
Self-Assembly for Functional Materials
Learn design and structures of functional materials formed via self-assembly. Self-assembly is an important and useful method for creating functional materials. This course deals with the...

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Salary for Materials Planner Jobs in Westborough, MA

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Highest Education Level

Materials Planners in Westborough, MA 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 Westborough, MA
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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