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materials planner
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The Materials Planner determines the required materials for a department, and generates purchase orders. Their role is to verify the consistent and adequate supply of materials necessary for production by coordinating with other departments regarding production goals, timelines and supplier payments. Their responsibilities are to make sure that materials meet specifications, quality standards, and are cost-efficient, manage the tracking of production volume, monitor customer demand patterns and purchasing trends, work as the liaison between customers, suppliers and distributors, schedule and oversee the supply and delivery of materials and products, manage inventory issues, schedule change...

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3.3 years
$65K
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2.09 years
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  • Associate Degree In Business Administration
    The number of occurrences matches with Materials Planner in our database.
    Avg. Duration:18 monthsAvg. Fees:$15,161Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor Of Science (b.sc.) In Kinesiology - Exercise Science
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$28,709Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor Of Arts (b.a.) In Economics
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$34,442Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor Of Science (b.sc.) In Finance And Economics
    The number of occurrences matches with Materials Planner in our database.
    Avg. Duration:46 monthsAvg. Fees:$33,834Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor Of Science (b.sc.) In Industrial Engineering
    The number of occurrences matches with Materials Planner in our database.
    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$30,630Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor Degree In General Studies
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    Avg. Duration:45 monthsAvg. Fees:$23,007Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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