Materials Planner: Flexible, Remote-Ready Role

PurposeBuilt Brands; Gurnee (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,600 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options (fully remote, hybrid, onsite)

Generous paid time off

Competitive salaries and bonus incentives

401K company match

Comprehensive medical, dental, & vision insurance

Pet insurance

Annual fitness stipend

Employee discounts on all products

Summer Hours

LinkedIn learning membership

Job summary

A leading consumer goods company in Gurnee is looking for a Materials Planner to execute purchase orders and oversee inventory management. The ideal candidate should have a background in materials planning and at least 2 years of experience. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential. The company offers competitive salaries, flexible work options, and comprehensive benefits including 401K matching and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in materials planning or a related field.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Proven ability to build effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage MRP processes for assigned categories.
• Recommend process improvements for supplier and material management.
• Prepare monthly purchasing forecasts for raw & packaging materials.

Skills

Materials planning

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business discipline

APICS Certification

Tools

Manufacturing MRP

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

A leading consumer goods company in Gurnee is looking for a Materials Planner to execute purchase orders and oversee inventory management. The ideal candidate should have a background in materials planning and at least 2 years of experience. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential. The company offers competitive salaries, flexible work options, and comprehensive benefits including 401K matching and paid time off.