Job Title: Master Planner
Job Description

As a Master Planner, you will be responsible for creating and managing a rolling 3-month Master Production Plan for designated products. You will utilize production capacity, consider sales forecasts, historical sales, and new business opportunities. The role involves analyzing and identifying risks associated with the Master Production Plan, including manufacturing lead times, and performing supply demand analysis each quarter.

ResponsibilitiesCreate a rolling 3-month Master Production Plan for designated products.Utilize production capacity, considering sales forecasts, historical sales, and new business opportunities.Analyze and identify risks associated with the options built into the Master Production Plan, including manufacturing lead times.Email schedules to the plants monthly.Perform supply demand analysis each quarter, highlighting areas of concern for the next 12 months.Make delivery commitments on MTO products by checking uncommitted material and availability of capacity.Develop inventory targets and manage production to achieve targeted inventory levels on both a cost and unit basis.Maintain finished goods inventory at target levels to ensure high service levels, i.e., product availability.Project finished goods inventory levels on a quarterly basis to achieve desired corporate inventory turn targets.Ensure coordination with plant schedulers to execute the Production Plan on a weekly and monthly basis.Monitor actual output versus the Master Production Plan, identify gaps, and drive solutions, including a metric on production performance to the requested production schedule.Review sales forecast with the business manager on a monthly basis and suggest modifications consistent with knowledge of current or historical demand.Timely reporting of key metrics.Support the S&OP process meetings to review service levels, performance against schedule, inventory strategy, supply plan to meet demand, and resource implications. Update the Master Production Plan as necessary.Essential Skills2 to 3 years of scheduling experience.Manufacturing background.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience with production planning and inventory management.Ability to analyze and identify risks in production planning.Strong communication skills for coordinating with plant schedulers and business managers.Proficiency in using planning and scheduling software.Work Environment

You will work closely with plant schedulers and business managers to ensure the execution of the Production Plan on a weekly and monthly basis. The role involves regular analysis, reporting, and participation in S&OP process meetings. The work environment is dynamic and requires a keen eye for detail and strong analytical skills.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $32.00/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\n
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n
• Short and long-term disability\n
• Health Spending Account (HSA)\n
• Transportation benefits\n
• Employee Assistance Program\n
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Brooklyn Park,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 4, 2025.

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\n \n About 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.

\n Diversity, Equity & Inclusion\n

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:

\n Hiring diverse talent\n Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection\n Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes\n Ensuring growth opportunities for our people\n

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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