Actively Hiring! | Planning Coordinator | 4-Month Contract | Blair, NE | Apply Now!

Job Description

We are seeking a diligent Planning Coordinator to manage data entry tasks and help alleviate a backlog due to team changes. This role is crucial in maintaining Bills of Material (BOMs) and creating work orders. The successful candidate will assist in transitioning responsibilities due to a team member's department transfer and an upcoming retirement.

Responsibilities

Maintain and update Bills of Material (BOMs).Create and manage work orders efficiently.Understand and manage routings, operations, lead times, and due dates.Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Work collaboratively with Production Control leadership.Ensure reliability and consistency in work hours with some flexibility.

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, or NetSuite acceptable).Excel skills, including filtering, sorting, and basic formulas.Team-oriented and receptive to direction.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in production schedules, capacity planning, and material availability checks.Experience supporting planners or schedulers.Understanding of purchasing, scheduling, and how changes affect processes.High school diploma.Basic understanding of manufacturing.Experience with Oracle or any ERP system preferred.Proficiency with Excel, including pivot tables and V-lookups, is a plus.

Work Environment

You will be part of a relaxed and easy-going team of three. The team values respect and communication at all levels and operates in a manufacturing environment that can be high-stress at times. Flexible working hours are available between 7 AM and 5 PM, with training scheduled from 8 AM to 4 PM for the first two weeks. Dress code includes jeans and an appropriate shirt, with steel toe boots required (reimbursement provided). This is an entry-level position with potential for growth 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 Apr 5, 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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