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Materials Management 5

Job Family:
Process Development/Manufacturing/Production

Description:
Plans and implements activities related to the material purchase, material control, inventory control, and shipping/receiving and stores functions. Develops, implements and maintains policies, procedures and material control systems. Ensures materials are ordered and in stock to meet company requirements, while maintaining acceptable inventory levels. Develops material schedules and coordinates the efficient movement of materials with purchasing, production and engineering. Reviews and plans requirements for purchasing materials. May prepare material requirements plans on an automated computer system. May assist with the establishment and maintenance of the production control system.

Level:
Level 5

Sub-Segment:
Materials Management

Type:
Management occupation

Education and Experience Requirement:
Management

Last Updated:
3/12/2006

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SOC/O*Net CareersSOC (Standard Occupational Classification) and O*Net are the standard government systems for classifying and reporting occupational information.

Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm productsSOC: 13-1023
Employment	18,950**Employment totals may be less than actual numbers due to suppression for confidentiality reasons.
Average Salary	$55,842

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