Job Title: Production Planner Job Description The Planner leads strategic and tactical activities concerned with the manufacturing of company products. In this role, you will establish and manage forecasts and detailed schedules required to support shipping dates according to customer requirements and business objectives. You will be responsible for managing sales orders status and adherence to on-dock-date through all phases of the manufacturing and shipping process. Control and track all levels of inventory for the assigned business unit: raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods. Develop, publish, and maintain related production schedules and forecasts while balancing inventory, resources, and capacity. Review MRP requirements and process applicable action (exception) messages for the assigned product family. Analyze available reports to support production schedules and other strategic inventory plans. Generate work order packages as required and ensure timely delivery to the appropriate department and/or work-cell. Coordinate cross-functional activities with all internal departments (quality, manufacturing, purchasing, engineering, shipping, contracts, etc.) to ensure alignment on priorities and other business objectives. Attend MRB review meetings as required. Work mandatory overtime as needed to support on-time delivery and sales targets. Hard Skills + Excel Pivot Tables and V Look Ups + Master Scheduling + Forecasting 30/60/90 Job Type This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s). 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.