Material Resource Planner (MRP)

Location: San Diego, CA (Hybrid – 50% Onsite)

Contract Duration: 2+ Months with Potential for Full-Time

Join a forward-thinking aerospace and defense company where your planning expertise will directly support mission-critical programs. We're seeking a driven and detail-oriented Material Resource Planner (MRP) to help shape the future of our supply chain operations. This is a high-impact role with room to grow, innovate, and collaborate across departments.

What You’ll Do

Develop and maintain time-phased material plans based on BOMs, production schedules, and program timelinesTranslate program demand into actionable planned orders and coordinate purchasing activities with ProcurementMonitor material status and availability across development, qualification, and production phasesEnsure MRP system data accuracy, including lead times, lot sizes, and reorder pointsDrive resolution of material shortages by working closely with Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, and QualityAssess material impacts from configuration changes and design updatesIdentify and escalate risks to material readiness and delivery timelinesCollaborate with Engineering to validate BOM accuracy, manage part substitutions, and support early material needsContribute to program schedules, burn-down charts, and execution readiness metrics

What You Bring

2–5 years of experience in material planning, production scheduling, or MRP systemsStrong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data-driven decision makingExperience in aerospace, defense, medical, or aviation industries preferredFamiliarity with NetSuite, JobBOSS, or similar ERP/MRP systemsUnderstanding of sourcing, vendor management, and purchase order coordinationExperience working with electronic materials and regulated environments is a plus

Why This Role Stands Out

Be part of a respected company with a strong reputation in aerospace and defenseContribute to a team implementing new systems and modernizing supply chain operationsWork in a hybrid environment that values collaboration and flexibilityPlay a key role in programs that make a real-world impact

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $48.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in San Diego,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 2025.

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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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