Materials Planner

Job Title: Materials Planner / Inventory Control Clerk
Location: Urbana, IL 61802 (Onsite)
Duration: 06-month contract (with possible extension)
Shift timing: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday
Start Date: Targeting Apr 2026
Pay Rate: $24.31/hr. on W2
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision.
 
Job Description:
Purpose
Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments according to production schedules.
 
Company Requirements

• Incorporate the principles of the company’s Mission, Vision, and Values into all job duties
• Promote progress by integrating company policy and recommending improvements
• Comply with all safety policies and report unsafe activities
• Comply with all quality policies and report deficiencies
• Communicate with customers and internal departments

 
Essential Functions
Inventory Control Responsibilities

• Receive, count, and record stock items manually or using a computer
• Pack and unpack items for storage
• Store items in an orderly and accessible manner
• Mark stock using tags, stamps, or labeling equipment
• Verify inventory by comparing physical counts and system records
• Investigate discrepancies and adjust errors
• Examine stock for defects and report damages
• Maintain records of stock usage and damage
• Clean and maintain tools, supplies, and storage areas
• Determine proper storage methods and locations
• Assist with annual inventory and accounting processes
• Support Shipping & Receiving as needed

 
Materials Planning Responsibilities

• Review and distribute production, work, and shipment schedules
• Confer with supervisors to track progress and completion timelines
• Compile reports on work progress, inventory levels, and production issues
• Coordinate day-to-day activities of inventory control
• Create and manage purchase orders
• Track and receive parts
• Allocate parts to projects
• Organize and conduct annual inventory
• Cut and prioritize work orders
• Determine quantities for work orders and purchase orders
• Maintain low inventory levels and accurate counts
• Communicate with Purchasing and Machine Shop for material coordination
• Plan and schedule workflow based on manufacturing sequences and lead times
• Plan assembly and production operations
• Expedite delayed operations and adjust schedules as needed
• Prepare production reports
• Train, assist, and mentor team members
• Review work of team members
• Confer with supervisors or engineers to resolve production issues
• Perform other assigned duties

 
Education

• High School Diploma or GED

 
Experience

• 1–5 years of related experience

 
Tools & Technology

• General office equipment
• Counting scale
• Computer

 
Working Conditions

• Office and manufacturing environment

 
Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking: Under 1/3 of the time
• Sitting, hand/finger use, reaching: 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
• Climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching: Under 1/3 of the time
• Talking/hearing: Over 2/3 of the time
• Lifting up to 100 lbs occasionally

 
Work Setting

• Indoor, well-lighted, ventilated office/production environment

 
Exposure

• 90% keyboard work
• 5% exposure to dust, fumes, or odors
• 10% lifting or carrying items

 
Physical Activity

• Light administrative activities

 
Manual Dexterity

• Ability to handle items and work with fingers

 
Vision Requirements

• Close vision
• Distance vision
• Color vision
• Peripheral vision
• Depth perception