Materials Scheduler Jobs in Alabama

A Materials Scheduler in the logistics industry is responsible for ensuring the appropriate and timely delivery of materials necessary for operations. This role requires planning, organizing, and coordinating the distribution of materials, often across multiple locations. The Materials Scheduler must manage and monitor inventory levels, forecast requirements, and schedule deliveries, ensuring that all necessary materials are available when needed. They work closely with various departments such as production, procurement, and warehousing to maintain optimal inventory levels, reduce costs, and eliminate inefficiencies.

For this role, strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are crucial. Proficiency in inventory management software and relevant ERP systems is also essential. Certification in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) from the Association for Supply Chain Management, for example, can enhance their credentials. Before becoming a Materials Scheduler, individuals often gain experience in roles such as Material Handler, Inventory Analyst, or Procurement Specialist, which provide an understanding of inventory control, supplier management, and logistics processes.

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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
  • 1 day ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 1 day 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

Material Planner- Vance, AL SWJ TECHNOLOGY, LLC Vance, AL Job Details Full-time Estimated: $38.7K - $44.1K a year 1 day ago Qualifications Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook...

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

About Lockheed Martin Space: Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of...

Production Planner/Scheduler

  • Huntsville, AL
  • 24 days ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 24 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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Salary for Materials Scheduler Jobs in Alabama

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

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Materials Schedulers 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 Schedulers 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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