Onsite Production Planner — Data-Driven & Cross-Functional

Talentify; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Production Planner for a contract role based in Melville, NY. You’ll develop and maintain production plans, balance supply and demand, and drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure on-time delivery.

You will work with ERP systems, analyze forecasts, and create what-if scenarios to optimize capacity and inventory. On-site schedule is Monday–Friday, with competitive hourly pay and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of production planning experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of MRP-driven planning and production order management.
• Experience working in ERP systems such as SAP or similar manufacturing platforms.
• Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, formulas, and data analysis.
• Knowledge of production scheduling, inventory management, and supply planning best practices.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make informed planning decisions.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
• Experience supporting a growing or scaling manufacturing operation is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production and supply plans that align with customer demand and delivery requirements.
• Review and execute MRP recommendations, converting planning signals into actionable production orders.
• Monitor inventory levels and proactively balance supply and demand to prevent shortages while minimizing excess inventory.
• Collaborate closely with Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, Engineering, and Quality teams to support uninterrupted production flow.
• Utilize ERP systems daily to manage material planning, production orders, and scheduling activities.
• Analyze forecasts, inventory trends, capacity constraints, and production data using advanced Excel tools.
• Build and evaluate 'what-if' scenarios to support decision-making around demand fluctuations, supply disruptions, and capacity planning.
• Adjust production schedules and plans in response to changing business needs and operational priorities.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support initiatives that enhance planning accuracy and operational efficiency.

Skills

Production planning

MRP planning

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Inventory management

Communication skills

Tools

SAP ERP

MS Excel

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking a Production Planner for a contract role based in Melville, NY. You’ll develop and maintain production plans, balance supply and demand, and drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure on-time delivery.

You will work with ERP systems, analyze forecasts, and create what-if scenarios to optimize capacity and inventory. On-site schedule is Monday–Friday, with competitive hourly pay and strong benefits.