Materials Planner Jobs in Brooklyn, NY

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

  • Linden, NJ (14 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Linden, NJ (14 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 5 hours ago

Background in demand or supply planning is a plus. Proficient in supply chain management and inventory control....

Off-site Food Production Planner

  • Long Island City, NY (4 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Long Island City, NY (4 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 15 hours ago

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

Packaging Materials Planner

  • Hillside, NJ (12 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hillside, NJ (12 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Role Purpose: The Raw Materials Planner is responsible for all aspects of material requirements planning for the Hillside facility....

Production Scheduler

  • Astoria, NY (4 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Astoria, NY (4 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Production Scheduler Astoria, New York City Position Summary: This role is responsible for but not limited to the planning and scheduling of standard and special piano production through the...

Material Coordinator

  • Bloomfield, NJ (12 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • Bloomfield, NJ (12 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 5 days ago

In this role you will maintain inventory assets (including transactions, physical location, and cycle counts) on the production floor & the bonded room (warehouse) to support Measuring and Memory production...

Material Planner

  • Totowa, NJ (18 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 6 days ago
  • Totowa, NJ (18 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 6 days ago

We're hiring a Material Planner at our Totowa, NJ plant. You will report directly to the Material Planning Manager....

Production Planner

  • Kearny, NJ (7 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Kearny, NJ (7 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 9 days ago

Location: Kearny, NJ Salary: $60,000.00 USD Annually - $70,000.00 USD Annually Description: Our client is currently seeking a Production Planner Bachelor's degree in related fields Experience in...

Supply Chain Planner

  • Parsippany, NJ (24 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 13 days ago
  • Parsippany, NJ (24 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 13 days ago

Job Summary The Supply Chain Planner will play a key role in servicing GAF's customers through the integrated supply and demand planning of manufactured and purchased finished goods. This planning...

Materials Coordinator - Full Time - Day

  • Hackensack, NJ (13 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 14 days ago
  • Hackensack, NJ (13 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 14 days ago

Materials Coordinator - Full Time - DayHACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MED CNTRHackensack, New Jersey Apply ( + **Requisition #** 2025-160454 + **Shift** Day + **Status** Full Time with Benefits...

Production Planner (Secret Clearance) - Clifton, NJ - JP6820

  • Clifton, NJ (14 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 16 days ago
  • Clifton, NJ (14 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 16 days ago

Production Planner (Secret Clearance) - Clifton, NJ - JP6820 Altimeter Solutions View Employer's ProfileFOLLOW EMPLOYER Yesterday Secret Unspecified Unspecified Clifton, NJ (ON-SITE/OFFICE) We've...

Inventory Planner

  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 25 days ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 25 days ago

Position Overview The Planner is accountable for finished goods purchasing, safety stock planning, zonal allocations and overall inventory productivity for their specific product category. The...

Supply Planner for Safety and Industrial Business Group

  • Bogota, NJ (12 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 26 days ago
  • Bogota, NJ (12 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 26 days ago

planning parameters working with the Supply Planning Specialist as appropriate in the specific division....

Production Planner

  • Whippany, NJ (24 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 27 days ago
  • Whippany, NJ (24 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 27 days ago

Looking for a Direct Hire Position? Our client is in search of a highly skilled Production Planner looking for a career with a long-standing, growing company. Our production planner has the role...

Master Scheduler - Exciting Relocation Opportunity!

  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 28 days ago
  • New York, NY (3 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 28 days ago

Master Scheduler – Exciting Relocation Opportunity! A leading, Midwest-proud manufacturing company with global reach is seeking a talented Master Scheduler to oversee production forecasting...

Direct Materials Procurement Specialist

  • Carlstadt, NJ (10 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Carlstadt, NJ (10 miles from Brooklyn, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

TheDirect Materials Procurement Specialistisresponsible for overseeing and managingthecompany's overallsupply chainand logistics strategy and operationstomaximize process efficiency and...

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Salary for Materials Planner Jobs in Brooklyn, NY

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Highest Education Level

Materials Planners in Brooklyn, NY 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 Brooklyn, NY
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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