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Materials Planner

A Materials Planner ensures the right raw materials and components are available at the right time to support production schedules, working closely with procurement, manufacturing, and supply chain teams. The role relies on ERP Systems such as SAP and MRP (Material Requirements Planning) tools to calculate needs, alongside Demand Forecasting to anticipate future requirements. Strong Inventory Management and broader Supply Chain Planning skills help this planner balance stock levels against production demands without over- or under-ordering.

How much does a Materials Planner make?

Too few Materials Planner postings state pay to publish a median yet: 2 of 6 open roles do, and we wait for 25.

Who is hiring for Materials Planner roles?

6 open Materials Planner roles from 6 employers; the most at Beckman Coulter, FLIR Systems and KLA-Tencor.

From employers’ own postings, as of.

Materials Planner in the job market

Last checked October 28, 2026

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Employers
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Open Materials Planner roles (6)

Apply for Materials Planner at KLA-Tencor on their siteKLA-Tencor

Materials Planner

KLA-Tencor

San Diego, CA

Listed on KLA-Tencor’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Apply for Materials Planner at FLIR Systems on their site

Materials Planner

FLIR Systems

Hunt Valley, MD

Listed on FLIR Systems’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Materials Planner

LeoLabs

Full-time · Menlo Park, CA · $147,000

This role manages the material readiness for radar manufacturing, ensuring production has timely access to parts by coordinating between engineering, purchasing, and warehouse teams. It suits someone with supply chain experience who excels at working with bills of materials, inventory data, and cross-functional coordination in a manufacturing environment.

Listed on LeoLabs’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Apply for Materials Planner at Beckman Coulter on their siteBeckman Coulter

Materials Planner

Beckman Coulter

Boulder, CO

Listed on Beckman Coulter’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Apply for Materials Planner at Stanley Black & Decker on their siteStanley Black & Decker

Materials Planner

Stanley Black & Decker

Elyria, OH

Listed on Stanley Black & Decker’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Senior Materials Planner (R4622)

Shield AI

Full-time · Dallas, TX · $78,000 – $118,000

Shield AI is looking for an experienced materials planner to optimize material usage and improve procurement efficiency across their defense-tech operations. This role suits someone with strong planning and procurement expertise who can collaborate across teams to support the company's manufacturing and supply chain needs.

Listed on Shield AI’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Likely next role (48)

Where Materials Planners commonly go next: Production Planner, Supply Chain Manager.

Supervisory Supply Management Specialist (Chief Supply Chain Officer)

Veterans Health Administration

Full-time · Louisville, KY · $125,776 – $163,514

This federal supervisory role leads supply chain operations across a VA healthcare system, overseeing procurement, inventory, distribution, and logistics planning to meet organizational and regional medical needs. The position is suited to experienced supply chain leaders with a track record managing large teams and complex acquisition and warehouse operations.

Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗

Apply for Production Planner at Beckman Coulter on their siteBeckman Coulter

Production Planner

Beckman Coulter

Waltham, MA

Listed on Beckman Coulter’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Supervisory Supply Management Specialist

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA

Full-time · Fort Bragg, NC · $77,983 – $101,383

This federal role manages warehouse operations and property accountability at a military medical center, overseeing inventory control, audit compliance, and asset documentation. It suits candidates with supply-chain or logistics background and experience administering property programs in operational environments.

Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗

PRODUCTION SHOP PLANNER (SHIPWRIGHT)

U.S. Pacific Fleet

Bremerton, WA · $48 – $56 / hour

This federal production planning role supports shipbuilding operations by coordinating materials, schedules, and work across shop areas at a naval facility. It suits someone with hands-on experience in manufacturing or shipyard environments who can manage logistics, communicate between departments, and solve practical problems under government employment rules.

Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗

SUPERVISORY GENERAL SUPPLY SPECIALIST (Title 32) (OPEN CONTINUOUS)

Army National Guard Units

Oklahoma City, OK · $74,678 – $97,087

This supervisory role manages supply and logistics operations for the Oklahoma Army National Guard, directing staff and overseeing acquisition, inventory, and asset transfer across federal and state missions. The position suits someone with substantial supply management experience seeking a leadership role in military logistics.

Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗

Apply for Supply Chain Manager at Dippin' Dots on their site

Supply Chain Manager

Dippin' Dots

Weston, OR

Listed on Dippin' Dots’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Apply for Supply Chain Manager at WinSystems on their siteWinSystems

Supply Chain Manager

WinSystems

Grand Prairie, TX

Listed on WinSystems’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Senior Staff Engineer, Supply Chain (R6213)

Shield AI

Full-time · Seattle, WA · $210,000 – $310,000

Shield AI seeks a senior supply chain engineer to optimize and scale systems supporting defense-technology products and global operations. This role suits someone with deep logistics or supply-chain expertise who can drive process improvements and strategic initiatives across a fast-growing, venture-backed organization.

Listed on Shield AI’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Apply for Supply Chain Manager at Ocean Spray on their siteOcean Spray

Supply Chain Manager

Ocean Spray

Kenosha, WI

Listed on Ocean Spray’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Supply Chain Representative

Hunt Refining Company

Contract · Dallas, TX

This role leads procurement and sourcing for an energy company's upstream operations, managing both capital and operational spending through data-informed supplier management. It suits someone with supply chain expertise who can balance strategic sourcing with operational effectiveness across an entire division.

Listed on Hunt Refining Company’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Roles similar to Materials Planner (47)

From Demand Planning Analyst, Inventory Control Manager, Inventory Specialist, Production Planner, Supply Chain Analyst.

Apply for Inventory Control Manager at Jabil on their siteJabil

Inventory Control Manager

Jabil

Florence, KY

Listed on Jabil’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Demand/ Supply Chain Analyst

Defense Logistics Agency

Richmond, VA · $93,499 – $121,551

This federal role analyzes demand and supply chain data to support military weapons operations, using statistical tools and programming to identify trends, root causes, and performance forecasts. It suits analysts comfortable with data mining, visualization software, and presenting technical findings to senior military leadership.

Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗

Supply System Analyst

Bonneville Power Administration

Vancouver, WA · $66,505 – $104,610

This federal role involves managing inventory control systems and excess property databases for a power administration agency, tracking physical assets, processing financial transactions, and producing operational reports to support supply chain optimization. It suits candidates experienced with automated data management systems who enjoy working with complex databases and can identify process improvements through data analysis.

Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗

Apply for Production Planner at Beckman Coulter on their siteBeckman Coulter

Production Planner

Beckman Coulter

Waltham, MA

Listed on Beckman Coulter’s careers site · Apply there ↗

PRODUCTION SHOP PLANNER (SHIPWRIGHT)

U.S. Pacific Fleet

Bremerton, WA · $48 – $56 / hour

This federal production planning role supports shipbuilding operations by coordinating materials, schedules, and work across shop areas at a naval facility. It suits someone with hands-on experience in manufacturing or shipyard environments who can manage logistics, communicate between departments, and solve practical problems under government employment rules.

Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗

Apply for Supply Chain Analyst at Boeing on their site

Supply Chain Analyst

Boeing

Listed on Boeing’s careers site · Apply there ↗

SUPPLY SYSTEMS ANALYST

Army National Guard Units

Santa Fe, New Mexico · $62,392 – $81,114

This is a military position managing supply operations and materiel logistics for the New Mexico Army National Guard's supply branch. It suits military members or those with supply chain experience who can handle budget oversight, systems analysis, and team leadership in a government logistics environment.

Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗

Inventory Management Specialist

Commander, Navy Installations Command

Annapolis, MD · $23 – $26 / hour

This role manages inventory operations for a military retail operation, involving receiving merchandise, conducting physical counts, and maintaining records across multiple locations. It suits someone with supply chain or retail inventory experience who can work independently and coordinate between departments.

Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗

Apply for Supply Chain Analyst at Gentex on their siteGentex

Supply Chain Analyst

Gentex

Zeeland, MI

Listed on Gentex’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Cirrus Aircraft

Supply Chain Intern

Cirrus Aircraft

Internship · Duluth, MN

This internship supports the supply chain and materials management function by assisting with day-to-day coordination between suppliers, production, and inventory teams. It suits current juniors or seniors who want to apply classroom knowledge to practical logistics, planning, and operational work.

Listed on Cirrus Aircraft’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Employers hiring Materials Planners

6 in total, most open roles first.

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