Job Title: Production Planner Job Description Manage the scheduling of production, product deliveries, and the transportation of raw materials and components to the appropriate manufacturers of finished goods. Lead the development of the weekly Production & Shipping Schedule, chair meetings to present this plan, and ensure all actions are followed through to ensure adherence. Manage the information, documentation, and material flow to support active production and testing. Track the status of all levels of production from raw materials through component deliveries, and act to ensure the smooth flow and shipment of goods and inventories to support marketing and sales. Responsibilities + Manage the scheduling of production, product deliveries, and the transportation of raw materials and components. + Lead development of the weekly Production & Shipping Schedule, chair meetings to present this plan, and ensure adherence. + Manage the information, documentation, and material flow to support in-line active production and testing. + Track the status of all levels of production from raw materials through component deliveries. + Communicate with managers across Manufacturing, Regulatory, Quality, MSST, and Finance departments to share information that could impact the schedule. + Build excellent collaborative relationships with Plant personnel, Global Planning, and Distribution to support production requirements. + Maintain the Oracle Planning SOPs for creation of batches, assignment of lot numbers, consumption of material, and shipment of Finished Product to ICS. + Maintain Third Party packaging planning and manage all related system transactions (consumption of goods, batch creation, shipment). Essential Skills + 5+ years of production planning experience + Experience in a regulated environment (preferably pharma, food, cosmetics, fragrance) + Experience with SAP or Oracle + Advanced Excel skills Additional Skills & Qualifications + College degree required, APIC Certification is desirable + 5+ years of Supply Chain, Manufacturing or Materials Management experience + Experience in Pharmaceutical manufacturing is a plus + Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially strong in Excel) + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills + Superior communication and organization skills + Strong presentation skills + Warehousing/Pick/pack experience + Materials Management & Master Data experience is a plus Work Environment Work onsite Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm as part of the supply chain team. Interact with the production team, manufacturing, QA, and other departments. 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 ktrivigno @astoncarter.com along with your availability for a 10-minute phone call. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $52.00/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 Parsippany,NJ. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 31, 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.