Junior Planner

Aston Carter•Huntington Beach, CA

2d•$29 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Production Planner to support daily manufacturing operations, ensure accurate ERP-driven planning, and drive continuous process improvements. This role plays a critical part in coordinating production schedules, maintaining inventory accuracy, and communicating cross-functionally with programming and operations teams.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Minimum of 2+ years experience in: Manufacturing planning, Production scheduling, Operations or supply chain environments
Hands-on experience with ERP systems (Epicor strongly preferred) and/or MES systems
Strong understanding of inventory control and production workflows
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

Aerospace Preferred

Responsibilities

Participate in daily production meetings to review schedules, priorities, and operational challenges
Conduct shop floor walkthroughs to monitor production progress and identify issues in real time
Manage and maintain ERP system data (Epicor preferred) to support accurate planning and tracking
Oversee inventory tracking, including physical counts of Work-in-Progress (WIP)
Provide daily updates and reporting to programming and cross-functional teams
Generate and maintain monthly production and shipping reports
Perform root cause analysis on production delays or inefficiencies and implement process improvements
Collaborate with planners, production teams, and leadership to ensure on-time delivery
Provide clerical and administrative support to the planning team as needed