Job Title: Materials Planner

Job Description

The role of the Materials Planner is to ensure that components and systems are available per order requirements. The main missions of the role involve analyzing and managing orders to support timely delivery and production.

Responsibilities

Analyze orders in SAP for purchased components and systems.Generate purchase requisitions in SAP and negotiate lead times to ensure components and systems are available when required for shipping or fabrication.Navigate SAP to run reports and monitor orders to ensure timely delivery of components.Monitor the status of orders and inform management and internal members of changes or updates when scheduling component delivery dates do not support customer timelines.Work with material suppliers to drive resolutions when issues related to delivery or quality appear.Follow up on all open orders, ensuring that the proper parts are being produced and delivered on time to the shop.Assist the Buyer in developing and maintaining stock levels for high consumption components.Anticipate and provide input on potential issues with long lead times with critical components and critical suppliers.

Essential Skills

Experience in material planning, at least 1+ years.Proficiency in SAP.Strong Excel skills, including the ability to use formulas.Comfortable with calling suppliers to discuss lead times or order updates, rather than relying on email.

Work Environment

This position offers a hybrid work schedule, with the opportunity to work one day from home. Must be able to travel to Columbus, IN.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Columbus, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $32.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Columbus,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 24, 2026.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

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.

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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.

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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 for other accommodation options.

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