Description

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Job Title: Production Planner (Contract)\n\nContract Duration: 12 months (dependent on support needs)\n\nOverview:\nThe Production Planner will develop and implement production build plans by evaluating sales order priorities, material availability, cost, and production capacity. This role partners closely with Production leadership to optimize output and labor across product lines. Working under moderate supervision, the position applies industry principles and concepts of production planning and maintains general knowledge of industry standards.\n\nMajor Duties & Responsibilities:\n\nAnalyze sales orders within planning lead time to ensure material availability for scheduled orders.\nMaintain accurate sales order due dates aligned with material availability and capacity constraints.\nCollaborate with Sales Support teams to revise priorities and reschedule orders as needed.\nEnsure customer delivery requirements are met.\nCoordinate with Operations Project Managers and Material Coordinators on engineering change implementations.\nParticipate in material allocations in collaboration with Sales and Integrated Business Planning (IBP).\nPerform trend and issue analysis related to production planning and contribute to resolution strategies.\nRepresent the planning function on cross-functional project teams.\nUse planning tools to develop tactical inventory and supply solutions.\nSupport Production Supervisors and Leads in root-cause analysis activities.\nPerform other related duties as assigned.\n\nBasic Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree or equivalent \nMinimum 2 years of relevant experience\n\nPreferred/Desired Qualifications:\nAPICS Certification\nExperience with QAD / SAP systems\nAdvanced proficiency in Excel and Word; intermediate proficiency in PowerPoint\nStrong planning, analytical, attention to detail, and organizational skills\nPositive interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to problem-solving\nKnowledge of business systems in Sales Order Management, Production Scheduling, Inventory Control, ERP/MRP, and Procurement\nEffective written and verbal communication skills\n\nWorking Conditions:\n\nOffice and light industrial environment

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Skills

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planner, production, analysis, production scheduling, erp, production planning, operations management

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Top Skills Details

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planner,production,analysis

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Additional Skills & Qualifications

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Preferred/Desired Qualifications:\nAPICS Certification\nExperience with QAD / SAP systems\nAdvanced proficiency in Excel and Word; intermediate proficiency in PowerPoint\nStrong planning, analytical, attention to detail, and organizational skills\nPositive interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to problem-solving\nKnowledge of business systems in Sales Order Management, Production Scheduling, Inventory Control, ERP/MRP, and Procurement\nEffective written and verbal communication skills

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Experience Level

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Intermediate Level

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Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $33.00/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 Redmond,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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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