Job Title: Production Planner / Scheduler Location: Indianapolis, IN Experience Level: Intermediate Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite Job Description We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Production Planner/Scheduler to join our team. This role is critical in ensuring timely and efficient production scheduling, inventory management, and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, a solid understanding of supply chain processes, and the ability to communicate effectively across departments. Key Responsibilities + Utilize Material Requirements Planning (MRP) to convert planned orders into actual production orders based on material availability. + Create and manage release lists, ensuring materials are not allocated to other jobs and resolving quantity discrepancies. + Collaborate with schedulers and managers to communicate issues and resolutions effectively. + Investigate inventory discrepancies across customer accounts and adjust schedules to meet delivery timelines. + Support other schedulers with research and schedule adjustments as needed. + Use the Master Production Schedule (MPS) to plan and release orders for assigned customer products. + Monitor production order execution, identifying bottlenecks or idle processes, and work with departments to resolve scheduling conflicts. + Assist in expediting products when necessary to meet deadlines. Required Skills + Production Planning & Scheduling + Inventory Control + MRP/MPS Systems + Strong Communication & Interpersonal Skills + Problem Solving & Multitasking + Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint Qualifications + 2 years of experience in production planning or scheduling + Excellent computer and organizational skills + Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines + Experience working with MPS systems and handling customer relations Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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 fully onsite position in Indianapolis,IN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 2025. About Aston Carter: 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. 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. 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 (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.