Planning Coordinator – Wilton, CT (Hybrid)

We are seeking a Planning Coordinator to support engineering project teams by ensuring material availability, driving logistical readiness, and enabling smooth project execution in a high‑tech, low‑volume environment. This role is highly cross‑functional and ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of engineering, supply chain, planning, and project coordination.

You’ll manage material planning for complex engineering projects, drive escalations when needed, support configuration changes, and collaborate closely with engineering, logistics, suppliers, and project managers.

Location: Wilton, Connecticut 06897

Category: Materials Planning / Logistics / Engineering Support

Schedule: Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Industry: Semiconductor / High‑Tech

Education & Experience

BS or MS in Supply Chain, Logistics, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Business Administration.Minimum 2 years post‑college related work experience.Background in the semiconductor or high‑tech industry strongly preferred.Experience in a high‑tech, low‑volume manufacturing environment is a plus.Project management or supply chain project experience preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Project Material Availability PlanningManage engineering project logistics and secure material availability (move rate, capabilities, supplier support).Identify all relevant stakeholders and proactively communicate material availability updates, risks, and impacts.Drive L1 escalations; contribute to L2/L3 escalations as needed.Define and implement module and sub‑component re‑use strategies within project plans.Project ExecutionPerform operational logistics tasks supporting engineering and factory needs.Anticipate issues and involve stakeholders early; ensure accountability across teams and Supplier Account Team (SAT).Support factory readiness from a materials and planning standpoint.Project Review & ReportingCommunicate key information related to material status, risks, cost impacts, and critical path items.Analyze and propose solutions to mitigate constraints or boundary conditions.Involve SAT to execute corrective actions when needed.Advising & Stakeholder SupportAdvise PLM, S&P PL, and senior stakeholders on risks, opportunities, and solution paths.Present findings and recommendations clearly and persuasively.Configuration Change ManagementSupport engineering configuration changes while protecting PLM requirements.Plan changes logically and proactively; prioritize based on timing, cost, and supply chain impact.Lead alignment for changes that affect multiple projects.Risk & Issue ResolutionTranslate project and plan updates into actionable tasks for project coordinators.Conduct impact analyses and present results to stakeholders.Identify, resolve, and prevent material availability issues caused by project plan changes.Requirements & Continuous ImprovementContribute to defining QLTC supply chain requirements for projects.Defend requirements and explain impacts when they are not met.Lead cross‑sector improvement initiatives from concept to deployment.Own specific processes or work instructions within PLM as a key user.

Required Skills & Experience

Top Must‑Have Skills

Engineering & manufacturing BackgroundMaterials planning & materials analysisLogistics and production planningProject management / project coordinationInventory trackingWork orders & BOM managementMRP / MRP system experienceStrong communication & stakeholder management

Nice‑to‑Have Skills

Engineering management exposureSchedule planningSAP / SAP ERPERP systemsSupply chain & strategic planning

Work Environment

Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 remote (remote days flexible but cannot be both Monday & Friday).Location: Wilton, CTSchedule: 8am–5pm (flexible options like 7am–4pm allowed)Dress Code: Business casualJob Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wilton, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $47.00/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 Wilton,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 23, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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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