Materials Manager Jobs in Illinois

Materials Manager jobs in Illinois are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in manufacturing, food processing, healthcare distribution, and aerospace and defense across experience levels from entry-level coordinators to senior supply chain leaders. Chicago, Rockford, and the Peoria metro anchor most of the hiring, where established employers like Caterpillar, Abbott Laboratories, and Boeing have deep operations that depend on materials management teams. The most sought-after specialties in Illinois are inventory optimization, production planning, and procurement for complex manufacturing environments. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles16
Top employerBIO-MEDICAL SERVICES
Top cityAurora, IL
Cities hiring12
Work type60% On-site
Top industryFood

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Elite ICT
Procurement & Materials Manager – Electrical / Telecom Construction
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Procurement & Materials Manager – Electrical / Telecom Construction
Elite ICT
Champaign, Illinois
Business Operations
Customer Service & Support
Logistics & Fleet Management
Project Management
$80k - $90k/yr
On-Site
11-50

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Follett Corporation
Course Materials Market Manager - Northeast
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Follett Corporation
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Course Materials Market Manager - Northeast
Follett Corporation
Westchester, Illinois
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Success
$40k - $90k/yr
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Curran Contracting
Commercial Sales Manager - Paving and Materials
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Curran Contracting
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Commercial Sales Manager - Paving and Materials
Curran Contracting
Sycamore, Illinois
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Success
$70k - $80k/yr
Bachelor's degree
201-500

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Meta
Infrastructure Materials Manager
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Meta
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Infrastructure Materials Manager
Meta
Aurora, Illinois
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$138k - $196k/yr
Master's degree in business administration
10,000+

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D.H. Pace Company, Inc.
Operations Manager-Construction & Building Materials Industry
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D.H. Pace Company, Inc.
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Operations Manager-Construction & Building Materials Industry
D.H. Pace Company, Inc.
Bloomington, Illinois
Cybersecurity
Product Management
Project Management
$74k - $115k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Materials Manager Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Aurora
3 jobs
Evanston
2 jobs
Glenview
2 jobs
Lisle
1 job
Monee
1 job
Chicago
1 job
Oak Lawn
1 job
Sycamore
1 job
Champaign
1 job

Materials Manager Job Market in Illinois

A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

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BIO-MEDICAL SERVICES3 open roles
Kraft Heinz
Kraft Heinz2 open roles
TRC
TRC1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Food & Beverage
  • Manufacturing

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in materials manager jobs across Illinois.

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business, or a related field
  • Demonstrated experience managing inventory, procurement, and production planning in a manufacturing environment
  • Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar enterprise platforms
  • APICS certification such as CPIM or CSCP preferred by most Illinois manufacturing employers
  • Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
  • Ability to coordinate cross-functionally with production, quality, and finance teams on-site

Materials Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a materials manager in Illinois?

A bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, industrial engineering, or business is the standard starting point for materials manager roles in Illinois. There is no state-issued license required for this role in Illinois, but employers strongly favor candidates who hold an APICS certification such as the Certified in Planning and Inventory Management credential. Building experience in purchasing, inventory control, or production scheduling at an Illinois manufacturer or distributor is the most direct path to a materials manager title.

How much do materials managers make in Illinois?

Materials managers in Illinois earn a median of about $153,370 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $100,990 for the lowest 10% to over $225,450 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire materials managers in Illinois?

Employers hiring materials managers in Illinois right now include BIO-MEDICAL SERVICES, Kraft Heinz, and TRC, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Illinois's deep manufacturing base, anchored by companies in the Chicago metro, Rockford, and the Peoria area, means consistent demand from both large corporations and mid-size industrial suppliers.

Which Illinois cities have the most materials manager jobs?

Aurora, Evanston, and Glenview have the most materials manager openings in Illinois. Chicago leads because of its density of corporate headquarters, distribution centers, and diversified manufacturing, while Rockford's strong aerospace and automotive supplier base and the Peoria area's heavy equipment and industrial manufacturing industries drive consistent demand outside the metro.

Are there remote materials manager jobs in Illinois?

Yes, but they're rare. Materials manager work is heavily on-site because the role involves direct oversight of physical inventory, production scheduling, and warehouse operations. About 40% of materials manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions typically involve procurement strategy or vendor management duties that don't require a daily plant floor presence.

How can I get hired as a materials manager in Illinois with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is starting as a purchasing coordinator, inventory analyst, or production scheduler at an Illinois manufacturer or distributor. Large Illinois employers such as Caterpillar, Illinois Tool Works, and major food and beverage processors regularly bring on candidates in these roles and develop them internally. Earning an APICS student membership and beginning the CPIM coursework while in an entry role signals commitment to the field and gives candidates a concrete edge when applying for their first materials manager position.

Where can I find and apply to materials manager jobs in Illinois?

You can find and apply to materials manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles by location and specialization, find the ones that fit your background, and apply directly.

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