Job Title: Buyer Planner Job Description Manage purchase orders for the commercial supply chain and oversee inventory management. Focus on the commercial business daily, creating purchase orders for direct materials and updating quantities as needed. Responsibilities + Manage purchase orders for the commercial supply chain + Oversee inventory management + Focus on commercial business daily + Create purchase orders for direct materials + Coordinate for monthly purchase orders + Update quantity changes as necessary + Send materials to production + Track inventory and ensure quantities match in the system Essential Skills + Inventory management + Purchasing + Procurement + Supply chain + Purchase order management + Inventory control + ERP systems + SAP + Excel - VLOOKUP + High-volume Excel data reports + Attention to detail + GXP knowledge + GMP knowledge Additional Skills & Qualifications + Pharma industry experience preferred, but Life Sciences or Medical Device experience acceptable + Planner experience Work Environment The role requires 5 days onsite for 3 months of training, with the possibility of transitioning to 1 day remote work. The work environment involves using ERP and SAP systems, and requires high-volume Excel data reporting. The dress code is business casual. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $40.00 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 Alameda,CA. Application Deadline This position will be accepting applications until Jan 1, 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. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people 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 (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.