Job Title: Production Planner II

Job Description

As a Production Planner, you will coordinate supply chain, manufacturing, and assembly operations to fulfill customer demand efficiently and predictably.

Responsibilities

Analyze plant capacity data to determine resource constraints and adjust plans accordingly.Plan, schedule, and prioritize operations and production routings to maximize performance and reduce delays.Adjust schedules in real time to mitigate risks caused by material shortages, equipment downtime, or labor constraints.Issue purchase requisitions and collaborate with procurement to resolve shortages or long-lead items.Assist with generating production-related costs and lead-time inputs for customer quotes to ensure accurate and timely pricing.Coordinate Material Requirements Planning (MRP) to ensure raw materials, components, and subassemblies are available to meet production schedules.Monitor costs to ensure the production process stays within budget.Report on the production status and any production issues to upper management and other business entities.Utilize market forecasts and competitive analysis to anticipate necessary production changes.Work with leaders to help teams overcome obstacles, solve problems, and make improvements balancing maximizing localized efficiencies with critical production constraints.Collaborate with the Supply Chain Manager to communicate the strategic direction of production planning throughout all levels of the organization.Coordinate with logistics and suppliers to ensure inbound materials and outbound finished goods flow reliably.Develop lean and predictable processes, including maximizing the power of ERP and planning methods.Handle disruptions and unexpected problems.Provide a customer-first attitude to both external and internal customers.Support and execute additional operational tasks and priorities assigned by leadership to ensure overall production and organizational objectives are met.

Essential Skills

2 – 5 years of industry-specific experience in production planning, inventory management, and/or manufacturing.Experience and knowledge of production planning & scheduling; experience with inventory control, logistics, and forecasting preferred.Proficiency in ERP systems; experience with SAP preferred.Advanced Excel skills including Lookups, Pivot tables, and Power Query preferred.Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.Ability to prioritize and remain flexible in a changing environment while completing tasks.Strong communication and collaboration skills.Ability to learn new software and business processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent required.Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business management, or other related field preferred.Involvement with transformations, change management, continuous improvement/lean initiatives, and their application to production planning is a plus.

Work Environment

You will work in a friendly, collaborative team environment that balances a fast-paced work dynamic with a supportive team ethos. Our professional environment values both hard work and play, ensuring team members are set up for success.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sherwood, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.05 - $45.67/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 Sherwood,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 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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