Job Title: Materials Planner Job Description We are seeking a dedicated Materials Planner to join our team. The ideal candidate will serve as a primary point of contact and liaison between sales, logistics, and manufacturing departments. The role involves establishing schedules and plans, managing inventory, negotiating with suppliers, integrating sales orders with master schedules, and participating in planning and forecasting meetings. Responsibilities + Serve as a primary point of contact for and liaison with sales, logistics, and manufacturing departments. + Collaborate with these departments to establish schedules and plans that allocate available resources to best serve customer needs. + Periodically compare current and anticipated orders with available inventory of raw materials; use judgment to anticipate demand for and acquire additional supplies as needed. + Negotiate with outside supply vendors; ensure accurate and timely delivery of orders. + Integrate sales orders with master schedule; coordinate availability of raw materials, supplies, equipment, and staff as needed to meet delivery dates. + Maintain master distribution schedule for the assigned facility; revise as needed and alert appropriate staff of schedule changes or delays. + Participate in periodic forecasting meetings with sales, marketing, and other related departments; lead additional planning meetings with sales, production, shipping, purchasing, and customer service staff. + Perform other related duties as assigned. Essential Skills + 3-5+ years of experience working as a Materials Planner for a manufacturing company (machine shop experience strongly desired). + Experience working with an ERP/MRP system. + Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel. + Experience in materials planning for a company with annual revenue of $25 million or more. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Excellent organizational and planning skills. + Excellent verbal and written communication skills. + Excellent interpersonal skills and the proven ability to work well with all levels of management and staff. + Proficiency with inventory reporting systems. + Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software. Work Environment The work environment includes an office, machine shop, and manufacturing setting. The role requires spending 80% of the time in the office and 20% on the floor interacting with staff to make decisions. The standard workday is from 8 AM to 5/6 PM. The candidate will work with a team of about three other people and will report to a senior manager. The dress code is business casual. Benefits include medical coverage with low-cost payroll deductions, telemedicine health coverage, dental, vision, FSA, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, 401k, paid time off, and optional coverage for accidental, critical illness, and hospitalization. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $31.00 - $39.00/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 Allentown,PA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 17, 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. 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.