Temporary Materials Planner

Aston Carter•Woodstock, IL

2d•$31 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Materials Planner will support short-term planning and execution of material requirements to keep production running smoothly and support on-time delivery commitments during a leave-of-absence coverage period. In this role, you will quickly step in, learn existing planning parameters, and maintain continuity across daily materials planning activities. You will work closely with production, purchasing, and operations teams to ensure material availability while maintaining appropriate inventory levels in a complex manufacturing environment.

Requirements

3–5+ years of experience in Materials Planning, Production Planning, or Supply Chain within a manufacturing environment.
Strong working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or similar platforms.
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis, inventory tracking, and reporting.
Experience working in production, inventory control, and manufacturing environments.
Proficiency in using ERP systems for production planning, procurement, and purchase order management.
Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with minimal ramp-up time.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate data and documentation.
Strong problem-solving skills and a clear sense of urgency in addressing material and supply issues.
Ability to maintain continuity and stability in a temporary role focused on supporting existing processes.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Experience in machining, industrial manufacturing, or engineered-to-order environments.
Exposure to Lean or continuous improvement methodologies.
Background in production planning, production scheduling, supply chain, supplier management, and purchasing.
Comfort working as a hands-on planner who can quickly learn new systems, planning parameters, and operational processes.
Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with planners, buyers, production, and operations teams.

Responsibilities

Plan, schedule, and release production and material requirements in alignment with the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
Manage material availability to support production requirements while minimizing inventory disruption during the leave-of-absence coverage period.
Monitor inventory levels and take proactive action to mitigate shortages, excess inventory, and potential production line stoppages.
Coordinate closely with Buyers, Production, and Operations to address material constraints, expedite components, and resolve supply issues.
Review MRP outputs regularly and ensure planning parameters such as lead times, safety stock, and order policies are properly maintained and updated.
Track and communicate order status, material risks, and recovery plans to internal stakeholders in a clear and timely manner.
Support on-time delivery (OTD) objectives by proactively identifying supply chain risks and implementing mitigation plans.
Maintain accurate data within ERP/MRP systems and ensure that all material transactions are executed correctly and on time.
Assist with continuous improvement efforts related to materials planning, inventory accuracy, and process efficiency when applicable.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment to keep production flowing with minimal ramp-up time.
Serve as a hands-on, plug-and-play resource who can quickly learn systems and processes and maintain stability rather than driving large-scale changes.