Materials Planner
Analyze and coordinate the ongoing logistical functions of a firm or organization. Responsible for the entire life cycle of a product, including acquisition, distribution, internal allocation, delivery, and final disposal of resources.
At a Glance
Materials Planner earns an average of $56,160/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 3 years. Top skills: Planning, Warehousing, Operations.
$56,160/yr
Bachelor's degree
3 years
11
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Logisticians
Median Wage
$80,880/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+16.7%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (12)
Warehousing
SAP Applications
Material Requirements Planning
Procurement
Purchasing
Supply Chain
Materials Planning
Process Improvement
Inventory Management
Enterprise Resource Planning
Computer Science
Supply Chain Planning
Common Skills (18)
Planning
Operations
Scheduling
Communication
Problem Solving
Coordinating
Management
Leadership
Ethical Standards And Conduct
Microsoft Office
Self-Starter
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Customer Service
Strong Work Ethic
Verbal Communication Skills
Related Specializations
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