Materials Planner

Job Title: Supply Chain Materials Planner

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced supply chain professional to lead materials planning activities. This role focuses on ensuring an uninterrupted supply to our manufacturing operations by planning raw material and packaging requirements, managing replenishment, and maintaining inventory levels that support production schedules and customer service goals.

Responsibilities

• Plan raw material and packaging inventory levels to support forecasted demand and production requirements, issuing purchase orders or replenishment signals accordingly.
• Maintain regular communication with suppliers to ensure materials are produced, shipped, and received on schedule, adhering to the mission of delivering the right product, at the right place, at the right time, and at the right cost.
• Provide clear planning signals and work closely with suppliers to adjust order timing, quantities, and priorities in response to changes in demand, lead times, and production schedules.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Sales, Finance, Sourcing, New Product teams, and Customer Service to ensure material availability for ongoing production, customer deliveries, and new product launches.
• Own and maintain tools and reports required to monitor material availability, inventory health, supplier performance, and planning accuracy while identifying opportunities for process improvement.
• Communicate current material availability, potential shortages, expected recoveries, and other supply issues impacting production or customer delivery execution.
• Participate in learning opportunities to further develop expertise in Supply Chain.

Essential Skills

• Knowledge of supply chain management principles
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Strong PC skills, including MS Office and proficiency in SAP or a similar ERP package
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize multiple activities and manage volatile/changing conditions

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, with an emphasis in Supply Chain Management or Logistics preferred
• Experience in supply chain and/or manufacturing with a focus on production planning/scheduling and materials management
• 3-5 years of experience in Production Planning, Plant Purchasing, and/or Logistics preferred
• Experience with Oracle, NetSuite, or similar ERP system required
• Experience with Anaplan or similar production planning software preferred

Work Environment

This position offers a hybrid office environment with working hours from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM. The role is based in Carbondale, PA.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Carbondale, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/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 hybrid position in Carbondale,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 10, 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® Platinum Award 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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.