Materials Planner

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Material Planner

Job Description

The Materials Planner primary job objective is to accurately plan and schedule all materials consumed during the manufacturing processes. This includes all raw material processing, packaging components, and purchased items to optimize inventory levels and materials availability to execute on the company’s strategy.

Responsibilities

• Creating detailed schedules for the procurement and delivery of materials based on production needs and inventory levels.

• Monitoring current stock levels, identifying potential shortages or overstock situations, and adjusting plans accordingly.

• Monitoring supplier delivery performance and taking corrective actions as needed.

• Working closely with production teams to ensure materials are available to meet production deadlines.

• Addressing any material shortages, delays, or quality issues that may impact production.

• Preparing regular reports on material planning activities, inventory levels, and supplier performance.

• Analyzing data to identify trends, forecast future needs, and optimize material planning processes.

Essential Skills

● Bachelors’ degree in a related field with a minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience

● Experience with Cloudsuite Industrial ERP system and planning software, preferred

● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

● Proficient to advanced Microsoft Excel skills; Microsoft Access skills a plus

● Embraces change, challenges status quo and makes recommendations for improvement to processes

● Ability to prioritize and to focus on details with attention to accuracy and deadlines

● Excellent verbal and written communication to collaborate with cross-functional teams and present findings effectively.

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 - $85000.00/yr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Oakland,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.