Planner

Description

The Position Overview: We are seeking a highly organized and analytical Planner to support production, supply, and demand planning activities within a fast-paced operational environment. This role is responsible for ensuring materials, inventory, and production schedules are aligned with business requirements to maintain efficient operations and meet customer demand.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute production, supply, and demand plans to support business objectives.
• Utilize ERP systems (SAP preferred) to manage planning data, inventory levels, and production schedules.
• Monitor inventory and collaborate with purchasing and operations teams to ensure material availability.
• Review demand forecasts and adjust production or supply plans to align with changing business needs.
• Track order status, identify potential delays, and proactively resolve supply chain disruptions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Sales, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Operations to ensure alignment on priorities and production requirements.
• Maintain accurate planning records, reports, and scheduling data.
• Analyze planning and inventory metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Recommend and implement process improvements that enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service levels.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within planning and supply chain operations.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ year of experience in planning, production scheduling, supply chain, inventory management, or a related field.
• Experience working with ERP systems, with SAP experience strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a data-driven mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data tracking, reporting, and basic analysis.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Ability to adapt quickly and thrive in a fast-paced operational setting.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.