Inventory & Materials Planner — Supply Chain

Talentify; Mossville (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify is seeking a Supply Chain Associate to coordinate material planning and ensure material readiness for prototype and pilot builds.

You will track critical orders, manage risks, and provide status reports to stakeholders while partnering with suppliers and internal teams to keep schedules on track. This is an onsite contract role based in Mossville, IL with a pay range of $16–$22 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 2+ years in supply chain, procurement, materials management, manufacturing, logistics, engineering support, operations, or related field.
• Associate's Degree with 0–2 years of relevant experience in supply chain, engineering, operations management, business, or related field.
• Bachelor's Degree in supply chain, engineering, operations management, business, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Track and manage material requirements for prototype and pilot builds.
• Monitor critical material orders and resolve supply constraints, supplier delays, and shortages.
• Create, maintain, and distribute inventory and material status reports for stakeholders.
• Communicate material risks, supplier commitments, and schedule impacts to cross-functional teams and leadership.
• Partner with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure materials are available to support build schedules and project milestones.
• Escalate critical supply chain issues and support mitigation and recovery plans.
• Provide supply chain updates and risk assessments during cross-functional program reviews.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, material visibility, and overall supply chain execution.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and development programs through effective material planning and coordination.

Skills

Material Planning

Inventory Management

Supply Chain Risk Management

Issue Escalation

Cross-Functional Communication

Stakeholder Management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED with 2+ years in related field

Associate's Degree in Supply Chain/Operations/Engineering/Business

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain/Engineering/Operations/Business

Job description

Talentify is seeking a Supply Chain Associate to coordinate material planning and ensure material readiness for prototype and pilot builds.

You will track critical orders, manage risks, and provide status reports to stakeholders while partnering with suppliers and internal teams to keep schedules on track. This is an onsite contract role based in Mossville, IL with a pay range of $16–$22 per hour.