Occupation
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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Open Materials Planner roles (6)
Materials Planner
KLA-Tencor
San Diego, CA
Listed on KLA-Tencor’s careers site · Apply there ↗
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 ↗
Materials Planner
Beckman Coulter
Boulder, CO
Listed on Beckman Coulter’s careers site · Apply there ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
Supply Chain Manager
Dippin' Dots
Weston, OR
Listed on Dippin' Dots’s careers site · Apply there ↗
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 ↗
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.
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 ↗
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 ↗
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 ↗
Supply Chain Analyst
Gentex
Zeeland, MI
Listed on Gentex’s careers site · Apply there ↗
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.
- Beckman Coulter1 role
- FSFLIR Systems1 role
- KLA-Tencor1 role
- LLeoLabs1 role
- SAShield AI1 role
- Stanley Black & Decker1 role