Astronics
Material Planner
$70K–$90K
Waukegan, Illinois, United States · Full-time · Posted Sep 28, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum 3 years of material planning or production control experience in a manufacturing or machine shop environment.
- Education
- High School diploma or equivalent required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred.
About the job
Plans and coordinates procurement and material flow to meet manufacturing production requirements while optimizing inventory, cost, and delivery.
What you'll do
- Issue and manage purchase orders, supplier relationships, quotations, and cost-improvement initiatives.
- Coordinate and track outside-processing work orders, routings, and updates with production teams.
- Analyze inventory and material usage, communicate supply risks, and address quality or delivery issues.
What they ask for
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 3 years of material planning or production control experience in a manufacturing or machine shop environment.
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (Epicor, Dynamics 365, or equivalent).
- Strong analytical skills with Excel and data analysis tools.
Nice to have
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
- Experience in contract manufacturing; familiarity with machining processes, BOMs, and routings; intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
Pay
$70,000 - $90,000 USD base salary
Tools
Epicor, Dynamics 365, Intuitive, Excel, Microsoft Suite
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