Supply Chain Planner

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Supply Planner Responsibilities

Inventory optimization:

- Run scenario in Demand Planning systems (MCA) to propose and launch new inventory management strategies to leadership

- Manage projects to reduce the number of service level failures on a long term basis (ex: drop shipment analysis)

- Lead the inventory management project with the research laboratory with INSA Lyon

- Track related metrics for overall service level, total inventory (dollar value), number of parts, service level within region, accuracy of forecast, etc.

- Optimize inventory in distribution centers to support customer service objectives in each region and World Wide.

- Forecast demand of spares parts.

- Participate/Facilitate cross functional World Wide meetings related to Demand Planning requirements

- Manage target stock level overrides, validate target stock levels, adjust forecast parameters, and analyze

suspect demand.

- Review and manage business rules and network segments related to Demand Planning

- Spares provisioning for new aircraft models

- Engage in Business Information systems implementation (SAP, SPM…)

- Engage in cross-functional projects (warranty inventory process, operations project …)

Monitor retrofit programs progress:

- Interact with DAFS to define the correct pool of inventory, validate FSA release and follow up on current retrofit

- Prepare C-check with Engineering and RSP

- Coordinate with front line to prioritize the customers and meet required date

- Coordinate with rotable buyer to expedite the critical repair orders

• - Other duties may be assigned by management in order to meet department or business objectives

Essential Skills

• BA in Logistics, Mechanical Engineering, or similar relevant field
• Five years material planning experience with a minimum of two years in an aviation related industry using an automated inventory management system (i.e. MRP/ERP, SAP, MCA or DRP)
• Open to someone from Automotive or Medical Device Industry
• Demonstrated Project management and leadership skills
• Proven skills in critical thinking and problem-solving
• Expert level in Excel, Access or equivalent BI tool (Qlik Sense)
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Excellent presentation skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• EMEA payroll experience.
• Collaboration in equity administration.
• Experience in payroll accounting.
• Ability to collaborate across departments.

Why this company?

Bi-Weekly Compensation

401k – 100% Match, Up to 6%

5% Profit Sharing Plan

Full Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision

Vacation Accrual & Holiday Pay (9-Paid Holidays)

Factor Familiarization Training & Tuition Reimbursement

Opportunity to Obtain a Pilot License

Opportunity for Advancement into Leadership Positions

This position is moving extremely fast as this is an urgent need for the client. If interested, please send over your most up to date resume to kvespia @astoncarter.com along with your availability for a 10-minute phone call.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $90000.00/yr.

Bi-Weekly Compensation
401k – 100% Match, Up to 6%
5% Profit Sharing Plan
Full Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision
Vacation Accrual & Holiday Pay (9-Paid Holidays)
Factor Familiarization Training & Tuition Reimbursement
Opportunity to Obtain a Pilot License
Opportunity for Advancement into Leadership Positions

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Little Ferry,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 3, 2025.

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® double diamond 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 [email protected] for other accommodation options.