Planner - New Product Development

Responsibilities

• Manage material requirements and build schedules for new product development.
• Ensure material readiness aligns with engineering and program schedules.
• Adjust schedules based on supplier constraints, capacity limitations, and engineering changes.
• Identify and resolve material availability risks that could impact build schedules.
• Review and process Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and Material Review Board (MRB) dispositions.
• Expedite materials as needed, coordinating with Procurement, Suppliers, Warehouse, and Quality teams.
• Ensure build kits and system shipments are complete, accurate, and on schedule.
• Partner cross-functionally to manage intercompany purchase orders and improve material planning processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

  Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
  • NPI experience REQUIRED.
  • 5+ years of planning, scheduling, or supply chain experience (or 3+ years with a Master’s).
  • Strong working knowledge of MRP, material planning, and supply chain concepts.
  • Experience with SAP preferred.
  • Experience supporting prototype, pilot, or low-volume/high-complexity builds.
  • Strong communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
  • APICS/ASCM certification is a plus.
  • Experience in New Product Development or NPI environments.
  • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

    Qualifications

    None specified.

    Skills

    None specified.

    Benefits

    Great benefits package
    Work life balance
    Stability and clear opportunities for growth into other areas of the dealership over time.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $77126.00 - $97694.00/yr.
    Medical, Dental, and Vision
    401(k) with Company Match
    Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time
    Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
    Commuter Benefits
    Life and Accident Insurance
    Disability Insurance
    Tuition Reimbursement
    Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

    Work Environment

    This role is based onsite from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Once fully trained, there is potential to transition to a hybrid role.

    About the Role

    A highly reputable company is looking for a Planner of New Product Development to join their team!

    Job Type & Location

    This is a Permanent position based out of Piscataway, NJ.

    Application Deadline

    This position is anticipated to close on Jul 25, 2026.

    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.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    We are 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.