Materials Planning Coordinator

Talentify; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Planning Coordinator for an on‑site contract role in Torrance, CA. The candidate will manage material allocation, purchasing, and scheduling to ensure on‑time customer deliveries and optimal inventory levels.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, at least 2 years in supply chain operations or an associate degree, and experience with SAP/MRP systems. The role involves OT on busy production days and collaboration across multiple departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2 years of experience in supply chain operations or an associate degree in a related field.
• Ability to work daily overtime and weekend overtime when needed.
• Experience with planning and supply chain processes.
• Ability to interpret production status and anticipate future material and inventory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Initiate required documentation and system transactions to allocate, purchase, or reschedule material as needed to meet production and delivery requirements.
• Use purchase order past‑due reporting to establish and reassign new delivery due dates for purchase orders, ensuring accurate and up‑to‑date information.
• Coordinate with engineering and strategic sourcing teams to drive supplier fulfillment from purchase order issuance through receipt of parts into stock.
• Act as a liaison between Planning and Stockroom kitting operations to ensure timely order processing and effective inventory kitting.
• Update and maintain purchase orders in the MRP system to reflect changes in design and delivery requirements.
• Collaborate with quality and production buyers to prioritize and support efficient turnaround of supplier FAIRs and purchasing documentation.
• Coordinate with supply chain buyers to resolve MRB items and process Return to Vendor (RTV) shipments in a timely manner.
• Perform routine inventory counts on MRB, RTV, and Hold locations to maintain accurate inventory records.
• Ensure MRB and WIP MRP transactions are conducted accurately and processed in a timely manner.
• Support the planning and execution of cycle counts and the annual plant physical inventory activities.
• Perform additional duties as directed by the Supply Chain leadership team, including flexing responsibilities to support on‑time delivery and plant sales goals.

Skills

ERP knowledge

Supply chain operations

Overtime willingness

Cross-functional collaboration

SAP familiarity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in related field

Tools

SAP

MRP systems

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking a Planning Coordinator for an on‑site contract role in Torrance, CA. The candidate will manage material allocation, purchasing, and scheduling to ensure on‑time customer deliveries and optimal inventory levels.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, at least 2 years in supply chain operations or an associate degree, and experience with SAP/MRP systems. The role involves OT on busy production days and collaboration across multiple departments.