Business Planner

Aleron; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 40,573 - 57,786; Full time

Job summary

Aleron is seeking a Business Planner in San Diego, CA for a 3-month contract. The role focuses on gathering and analyzing data to improve business planning, with emphasis on supply chain processes and cost-saving initiatives.

Responsibilities include KPI reporting, stakeholder coordination, and supporting senior planners on projects. A Master’s degree in SCM/Industrial Engineering or Business Administration plus 2+ years of experience with improvement tools are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a relevant field (SCM / Industrial Engineering / Business Administration) required.
• 2+ years of experience with process frameworks and improvement tools and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Gathers and analyzes data on business planning to identify root causes and set priorities.
• Understands and applies knowledge of supply chain processes to improve operations.
• Reports on KPIs and translates insights into actionable team plans.
• Supports stakeholder management and coordinates with senior planners on initiatives.

Skills

Process improvement

Data analysis

Education

Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering or Business Administration

Tools

Six Sigma

Job description

Description

Job Title: Business Planner

Location: San Diego, CA

Employment Type: Contract (3 months)

Industry: Semiconductor Manufacturing

Compensation: $35.70

Schedule: 40 hrs/Week.

About the Opportunity

• Gathers and analyzes relevant data on business planning to understand root causes of issues and set priorities for resolutions/improvements.
• Focuses on operational level.
• Identifies cost saving opportunities for own job scope.
• Provides information for investment decisions for internal and external parties to achieve business growth.
• Has a clear understanding of the vision and mission of the department.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Supportive, team‑driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries.
• People‑first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates.

Why This Opportunity Is Exciting

This role offers the opportunity to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance‑where your contributions directly impact client success while providing you with room to grow and develop professionally.

What You’ll Do

• Knows business dynamics and applies this knowledge to contribute to improvement projects.
• Understands supply chain processes related to the core job.
• Reports on key performance indicators, draws insights and leverages them to set actions for the team.
• Communicates effectively.
• Method & frequency in line with urgency and importance.
• Actively maintains relationships with direct counterparts at own level.
• Provides support to the senior business planner in stakeholder management by arranging meetings, events and supporting materials.
• Solves problems in a structured way.
• Standardizes own work.
• Leads small initiatives and contributes to projects led by others.
• Acts as buddy for new hires joining the team.

Job Requirements

What You’ll Bring

• Master’s Degree (MSc) in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering or Business Administration.
• 2+ years of experience in working with process frameworks and improvement tools and techniques.

Additional Information

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.

Equal Opportunity Employer / EEO Statement

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.