Planner

Job Title: Planner
Job Description

As a Planner, you will develop and maintain production schedules based on customer orders, forecasts, and safety stock levels. You will monitor inventory levels to prevent stockouts and overstock situations, ensuring seamless coordination with Production, Planning, Sourcing, and Warehouse teams to maintain product availability. Your role involves using ERP/MRP systems to keep production data accurate, tracking progress on work orders, and adjusting plans as necessary. Additionally, you will maintain accurate records of inventory, shipments, and distribution activities, propose solutions to supply chain disruptions, and recommend process improvement ideas.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer orders, forecasts, and safety stock levels.
• Monitor inventory levels to prevent stockouts and overstock situations.
• Coordinate with Production, Planning, Sourcing, and Warehouse teams to ensure product availability.
• Use ERP/MRP systems to keep production data accurate and up to date.
• Track progress on work orders and adjust plans as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of inventory, shipments, and distribution activities.
• Monitor for any supply chain disruptions and propose solutions.
• Identify and recommend process improvement ideas.
• Maintain Distribution Order dating to optimize material flow from Manufacturing to the Distribution Center.
• Support operations with on-time delivery of material to the work centers.

Essential Skills

• 2–4 years of experience in a manufacturing planning role.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, SQL, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Familiarity with ERP and MES systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, M3, or similar).
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with production and schedule planning.
• Proficient in inventory management and supply chain processes.

Work Environment

You will work onsite in a dynamic and collaborative environment located in Solon. The role involves working with a team under the guidance of a Materials Manager in a supportive setting that encourages independent and team-based problem-solving.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Solon, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $36.00/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 Solon,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 15, 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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