Materials Scheduler Jobs in Durham, NC

A Materials Scheduler in the logistics industry is responsible for ensuring the appropriate and timely delivery of materials necessary for operations. This role requires planning, organizing, and coordinating the distribution of materials, often across multiple locations. The Materials Scheduler must manage and monitor inventory levels, forecast requirements, and schedule deliveries, ensuring that all necessary materials are available when needed. They work closely with various departments such as production, procurement, and warehousing to maintain optimal inventory levels, reduce costs, and eliminate inefficiencies.

For this role, strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are crucial. Proficiency in inventory management software and relevant ERP systems is also essential. Certification in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) from the Association for Supply Chain Management, for example, can enhance their credentials. Before becoming a Materials Scheduler, individuals often gain experience in roles such as Material Handler, Inventory Analyst, or Procurement Specialist, which provide an understanding of inventory control, supplier management, and logistics processes.

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Material Coordinator

  • Apex, NC (19 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 6 days ago
  • Apex, NC (19 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 6 days ago

Execute critical warehouse operations related to shipping/receiving, storing, delivering, transferring, reconciling, and cycle counting materials per cGMP procedures and regulations, within multiple...

Supply Planner

  • Durham, NC
  • 9 days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 9 days ago

Planning in the development and maintenance of supply planning activities for FDBU....

Material Coordinator

  • Morrisville, NC (10 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 10 days ago
  • Morrisville, NC (10 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 10 days ago

management and inventory control tooling....

Supply Planner

  • Research Triangle Park, NC (6 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 11 days ago
  • Research Triangle Park, NC (6 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 11 days ago

Position Overview The Supply Planner supports the Senior Manager, Supply Planning in the development and maintenance of supply planning activities for FDBU....

Inventory Planner

  • Morrisville, NC (10 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 22 days ago
  • Morrisville, NC (10 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 22 days ago

The Opportunity: Avantor is looking for a collaborative and dedicated Inventory Planner to optimize our Avantor Fluid Handling (AFH) Inventory Planning team for our North American facilities. The...

Production Planner

  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (21 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 60+ days ago

In this role you will plan and manage the material and production supply plan in order meet customer delivery requirements and site shipping targets....

Senior Manufacturing Production Scheduler (Onsite)

  • Durham, NC
  • 30+ days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 30+ days ago

Description Job Summary: This individual will be responsible for planning, organizing, and maintaining the Shop Floor Schedule (SFS) for our parts fabrication. The SFS is a planned production...

Senior Manufacturing Production Scheduler (Onsite, Parts Fabrication)

  • Pittsboro, NC (20 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Pittsboro, NC (20 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 45+ days ago

Job Summary: This individual will be responsible for planning, organizing, and maintaining the Shop Floor Schedule (SFS) for our parts fabrication. The SFS is a planned production assembly...

Production Scheduler

  • Mebane, NC (22 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Mebane, NC (22 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 45+ days ago

Production Scheduler At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and...

Materials Analyst Surgical Services - Surgical Support Services - Main Campus

  • Chapel Hill, NC (8 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Chapel Hill, NC (8 miles from Durham, NC)
  • 45+ days ago

Description Looking for an energetic, positive person to join the UNC Surgical Services Business Office to serve as a Materials Analyst. Maintain large consignment inventory of specialized...

Associate - Master Scheduler

  • Durham, NC
  • 60+ days ago
  • Durham, NC
  • 60+ days ago

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world...

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Salary for Materials Scheduler Jobs in Durham, NC

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Highest Education Level

Materials Schedulers in Durham, NC offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
38.1%
High School or GED
20.3%
Master's Degree
15.4%
Associate's Degree
12.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
10.3%
Some College
2.1%
Doctorate Degree
0.6%
Some High School
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Materials Schedulers in Durham, NC
2-4 years
31.1%
1-2 years
23.3%
Less than 1 year
16.8%
6-8 years
9.7%
None
9.0%
10+ years
7.3%
8-10 years
1.8%
4-6 years
1.0%


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