Buyer/Planner

Aston Carter•Lower Saucon Township, PA

7d•$29 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Aston Carter is seeking a highly organized and analytical Production Buyer/Planner to support material planning, purchasing, inventory management, and supply chain operations in a growing manufacturing environment. The role will help scale operations, build and refine processes, and improve planning systems as production capacity expands. The facility is expanding from three production lines to nine. This is a fully onsite position in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The standard schedule is approximately 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with some flexibility potentially required to support production and supply chain needs. The position is contract-to-hire, with pay ranging from $29.25 to $40.00 per hour. Individual compensation depends on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits, which may also depend on job classification and length of employment; benefits and terms are subject to change. Aston Carter provides corporate talent solutions in areas including accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain, and administrative professions. The company is an equal opportunity employer and may use artificial intelligence to support parts of its hiring process, although final decisions are made by its hiring team.

Requirements

At least 23 years of purchasing, planning, or materials management experience in a manufacturing environment, as stated in the posting.
Hands-on experience running and correcting MRP outputs, with an understanding of planning logic and inventory impacts.
Strong ERP system experience; Sage is preferred, and SAP or Oracle experience is acceptable.
Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.
Experience in material planning, inventory management, and warehouse operations in manufacturing.
Ability to establish, implement, and improve SOPs in a rapidly growing manufacturing operation.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
Strong communication and organizational skills for collaboration across production, warehouse, accounting, and supplier teams.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Experience in food manufacturing and import logistics is beneficial.
Background in inventory analysis and supporting inventory accuracy initiatives.
Experience supporting business growth and process improvements in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to adapt to growth and operational change and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Plan and manage material requirements using MRP tools and ERP systems to ensure timely availability of raw materials and packaging.
Run, review, and correct MRP outputs, applying an understanding of planning logic and inventory impacts.
Manage purchasing of raw materials and packaging, including placing orders, monitoring deliveries, and maintaining supplier relationships.
Analyze inventory levels and support initiatives to improve inventory accuracy and optimize stock levels.
Create, document, and improve standard operating procedures (SOPs) to support manufacturing growth and process consistency.
Monitor supply levels and proactively prevent material shortages that could affect production schedules.
Support cycle counts, investigate inventory variances, and maintain accurate ERP master data for materials and related transactions.
Coordinate with production, warehouse, accounting, and suppliers to ensure on-time material availability and smooth supply chain operations.
Use advanced Excel reporting and analysis, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables, to support planning decisions and supply chain performance.
Contribute to process improvements that support operational scalability and business growth.