Supply Chain Planner

Aston Carter•Torrance, CA

2d•$35 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Chain Planner is the tactical point of contact for local plant supply chain needs, ensuring effective execution of product planning and procurement activities. The role analyzes material requirements, optimizes inventory, manages supplier relationships, and supports continuous improvement to meet cost, quality, and delivery goals. The position is based onsite in a plant environment in Torrance, California, with regular interaction with operations, procurement, suppliers, and other cross-functional teams. Work includes frequent use of MRP and planning systems and participation in supplier review meetings. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This is a contract position.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent education.
Two or more years of related experience in supply chain functions, such as Material Planner, Production Planner, Buyer, Program Manager, or Operations Lead.
Demonstrated ability to manage demand planning and supply planning within MRP systems.
Proficiency in MRP systems and related planning tools.
Strong understanding of supply chain, planning, and procurement processes.
Ability to analyze material requirements and inventory data to support planning decisions.
Effective communication skills for supplier interaction and cross-functional collaboration.
Organizational skills to manage multiple purchase orders, supplier meetings, and follow-up activities.
Attention to detail in ensuring correct pricing, minimum order quantities, and adherence to strategic sourcing directions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Prior experience in a rapid-growth environment.
Experience leading or contributing to continuous improvement initiatives in supply chain or operations.
Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships and work collaboratively with diverse teams.
Problem-solving skills to proactively address critical supply issues and support operational continuity.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary tactical point of contact for local plant supply chain needs and support effective product planning and procurement execution.
Analyze and confirm material requirements and inventory on hand or in transit to optimize supply chain planning.
Ensure purchased materials are delivered on time and at or below planned costs, aligned with budget and cost targets.
Issue and manage purchase orders to qualified suppliers at correct pricing and minimum order quantities, consistent with strategic sourcing direction and commercial contracts.
Act as the day-to-day supplier contact, conducting follow-ups, scheduling material pick-up and drop-off, processing RMAs, and helping suppliers succeed.
Provide bills of materials and other necessary information to suppliers for execution of non-turnkey purchase orders.
Conduct weekly or bi-weekly open-order review meetings with assigned suppliers to align on purchase order due dates and resolve discrepancies.
Build and participate in cross-functional teams to champion continuous improvement initiatives supporting cost, quality, and delivery objectives.
Communicate status updates proactively and escalate critical supply issues to support timely resolution and production continuity.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders on demand planning and supply planning activities within MRP systems.