Planner

Job Title: Planner - Biotech/Reagents Manufacturing

Job Description

Join a dynamic team as a Planner in a Biotech/Reagents Manufacturing environment. You will perform tasks essential to the management and execution of production plans, ensuring efficient operations and product delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage special requirements of limited to moderate complexity for OEM customers and branded products.
• Release shop orders with limited supervision on routine customer or branded product orders of limited to moderate complexity.
• Develop schedules based on the master production plan utilizing planning principles.
• Communicate schedules, plans, and expectations to all relevant stakeholders or teams.
• Independently troubleshoot issues of limited to moderate complexity.
• Review, analyze, and submit purchase requisitions.

Essential Skills

• Working knowledge of an ERP system (preferably Macola ES).
• Experience in Medical Device Manufacturing or Reagents.
• Proficiency in Smartsheet, Excel, and relevant MS Office Suite.
• Understanding of workflow and scheduling.
• Knowledge of inventory control and planning, inventory database, and lot numbering system.
• Familiarity with planning techniques and capacity levels.
• Flexibility with frequent changes, attention to detail, and a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to communicate professionally, both orally and written.
• Capability to work independently and as part of a team.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Buying experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in business or Supply Chain Management with 2 years of experience or 5 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Manufacturing/Production planning with APICS certification preferred but not required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of San Marcos, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $41.00/hr.

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 San Marcos,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 13, 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® 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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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