Job Title: Planning Coordinator

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Planning Coordinator to join our team. This role primarily involves data entry and supporting planning activities. Due to a recent backlog and departmental changes, we need a dedicated individual to help maintain our operational flow. Responsibilities include maintaining Bills of Materials (BOMs) and creating work orders.

Responsibilities

Maintain and update Bills of Materials (BOMs).Create and manage work orders efficiently.Handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Utilize ERP systems effectively, with preference for Oracle.Apply beginner-level Excel skills including filtering, sorting, and basic formulas.Collaborate with Production Control leadership and be receptive to direction.

Essential Skills

High attention to detail and accuracy.Understanding of work orders, BOMs, routings, operations, lead times, and due dates.Experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred, SAP, JD Edwards, NetSuite acceptable).Basic Excel skills.Team-oriented and reliable.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience assisting with production schedules, capacity planning, and material availability checks.Experience supporting planners or schedulers.Familiarity with purchasing and scheduling.High School diploma.Basic understanding of manufacturing processes.

Work Environment

Join a relaxed and easy-going team of three, where respect and communication at all levels are valued. The work environment can be high-stress during peak times but remains supportive. The role offers flexible hours between 7 AM and 5 PM, with an initial training period from 8 AM to 4 PM. Dress code includes jeans and an appropriate shirt, with steel-toed boots required (reimbursement provided). The position offers the potential to progress into a production planner role.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Blair, NE.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $25.00/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 fully onsite position in Blair,NE.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 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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