Description

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Summary\nThe Material Planner serves as the primary liaison between the company and its material and component suppliers. This role is responsible for ordering inbound materials, maintaining accurate inventory levels, and ensuring a continuous flow of product to the production floor. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, proactive, and skilled at building strong supplier relationships to support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.\n\nEssential Duties & Responsibilities\nMaterial Planning & Purchasing\n- Create and manage Purchase Orders using system‑generated inventory data to maintain optimal stock levels and prevent production interruptions.\n- Ensure a consistent flow of materials to the manufacturing line while avoiding excess inventory, overbuying, or waste.\n- Conduct research and perform hands‑on inventory checks to validate material needs and accuracy.\n\nSupplier & Logistics Coordination\n- Maintain strong communication with suppliers to ensure timely responses, accurate order fulfillment, and issue resolution.\n- Partner with logistics providers to secure on‑time deliveries and resolve transportation or scheduling challenges.\n- Perform root cause analysis and support corrective actions for supply chain disruptions or material shortages.\n\nCross‑Functional Collaboration\n- Work closely with operations, production, and other internal teams to align material availability with production schedules.\n- Communicate key performance indicators, material risks, and supply chain updates to management.\n\nContinuous Improvement & Workplace Standards\n- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to Health, Safety, and Environmental programs.\n- Support and uphold 5S standards within the work area to promote organization, efficiency, and safety.

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Skills

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Production scheduling, Production planning, Inventory

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Top Skills Details

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Production scheduling,Production planning,Inventory

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Additional Skills & Qualifications

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Must Have \n- 2+ years experience in material planning or production planning\n- Prior ERP/MRP software experience\n- Working knowledge of Excel

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Experience Level

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Intermediate Level

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This is a Permanent position based out of Greencastle, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $70000.00/yr.

Employee Value Proposition:\n•\tVacation & PTO: 10 vacation days, 5 sick days (5 days used for year-end shutdown)\n•\tShutdowns: 2-week summer shutdown in July\n•\tBenefits:\no\tSingle: $7.50/week for health, dental, and vision\no\tFamily: $25/week for health, dental, and vision

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Greencastle,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 5, 2026.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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