Materials Planning Manager: Inventory & Warehouse Leader

MSI Express; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MSI Express is seeking a Materials Manager to lead planning, inventory control, and warehouse coordination across the supply chain. You will partner with Operations, Procurement, Customer Service, and other teams to ensure material availability and accurate master data, enabling on-time deliveries and cost efficiency.

The role focuses on leading the Planning team, establishing priorities, monitoring performance, and driving improvements in service levels, inventory accuracy, and supplier

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Logistics, or related field preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead material planning activities to support production schedules and customer demand.
• Oversee item master maintenance, BOM accuracy, and MRP configuration.
• Coordinate cycle counts, physical inventories, and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve service levels and inventory performance.

Skills

Inventory management

MRP systems

Warehouse operations

Supply chain

Leadership

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

High School diploma

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

MSI Express is seeking a Materials Manager to lead planning, inventory control, and warehouse coordination across the supply chain. You will partner with Operations, Procurement, Customer Service, and other teams to ensure material availability and accurate master data, enabling on-time deliveries and cost efficiency.

The role focuses on leading the Planning team, establishing priorities, monitoring performance, and driving improvements in service levels, inventory accuracy, and supplier