Job Information
Aston Carter Planner in San Diego, California
Job Title: Planner IIJob Description
The Planner II is responsible for maintaining and executing production planning and inventory control activities within a designated line of business to meet organizational goals.
Responsibilities
Maintain planning parameters in master item data to drive MRP orders.
Facilitate production planning with manufacturing teams to ensure on-time completion of production orders.
Perform production planning using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or manual planning methods while exercising judgment on order quantities to ensure timely production and appropriate inventory levels.
Work with manufacturing to optimize production planning parameters and scheduling methods.
Investigate production planning issues and shipping shortages to prevent missed shipments and backorders.
Apply metrics to ensure production planning effectiveness.
Conduct, distribute, and transact scrap reports; monitor inventory of planning area responsibility and correct production planning parameters for over productions or missed forecasts.
Interface with other departments on production schedules and changes for holidays and other calendar events as required.
Perform master production scheduling functions in the absence of the Manager, Planning.
Lead or facilitate process improvement projects.
Essential Skills
High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
3-5 years’ experience planning in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with MRP system.
E-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software skills.
Basic problem-solving skills.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Certifications such as APICS CPIM, CFPIM, or CIRM; or NAPM CPM preferred.
Buying experience is a huge plus.
Experience in the medical device industry is preferred.
Work Environment
The position is primarily based in a general office setting with occasional walking in manufacturing areas. The role typically involves 25% of time in meetings or meeting individually with people, and 75% of the time at the desk on a computer, doing paperwork, or on the phone. Shift start time may be flexible (7 am or 8 am). The position may require the use of Personal Protective Equipment as posted. The interview process may include a phone or Zoom interview, followed by a possible second onsite interview.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $37.00 - $38.00/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 San Diego,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 9, 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.
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.