Production Planner Responsibilities:

• Evaluating purchase orders to create suitable production schedules.

• Estimating the amount of material, equipment, and labor required for production.

• Promptly addressing and resolving production issues to minimize delays in production.

• Coordinating production operations in accordance with material, labor, and equipment availability.

• Recommending viable solutions to reduce production costs as well as improve production processes and product quality.

• Effecting changes to production schedules to ensure that production deadlines are met.

• Compiling status and performance reports and submitting them to management in a timely manner.

• Promptly informing the relevant departments of changes to current production schedules.

Production Planner Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business management, or related field is preferred.

• Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) accreditation or other relevant certification is advantageous.

• Proven experience working as a production planner.

• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.

• Sound knowledge of material requirements planning (MRP) and related software.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Effective communication skills.

  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.