Planner - New Product Development

Responsibilities

• Plan and 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 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.
  • Able to operate effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

    Benefits

    • Great benefits package
    • Work life balance
    • Stability and clear opportunities for growth into other areas of the dealership over time.
    • 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.
    • 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)
    • Commute Benefits
    • Life and Accident Insurance
    • Disability Insurance
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • Identity Theft Remediation
    • Emergency Travel Assistance
    • Workplace Type
    • This is a fully onsite position in Somerset,NJ.
    • Application Deadline
    • This position is anticipated to close on Jul 22, 2026.
    • About Aston Carter
    • Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe.
    • We specialize in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions.
    • We extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies.
    • We serve 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.
    • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
    • Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.
    • Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates.