Planner

Aston Carter; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a detail-oriented Planner to support scheduling, forecasting, and coordination of materials or production activities in Milwaukee, WI. The role emphasizes aligning supply with demand, maintaining ERP data, and cross-functional collaboration with sales, procurement, and operations.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of planning or supply chain experience and strong Excel skills, with SAP ERP familiarity.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of planning or supply chain experience.
• Hands-on SAP experience preferred.
• Strong data analysis and Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and MRP processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production, supply, or demand plans to meet business needs and customer requirements.
• Utilize ERP systems, with a strong preference for SAP, to manage planning data, schedules, and inventory levels.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with purchasing and operations teams to ensure timely material availability.
• Analyze demand forecasts and adjust production and supply plans to reflect changing requirements.
• Track order status, identify potential delays, and address supply chain disruptions in a proactive manner.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, procurement, and operations, to ensure alignment on demand, supply, and production priorities.
• Maintain accurate records of planning data, schedules, reports, and related documentation within ERP and reporting tools.
• Identify and recommend process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency, optimize inventory, and reduce costs.
• Support manufacturing scheduling activities to balance capacity, resources, and demand.
• Contribute to inventory forecasting, production planning, and schedule planning using MRP and related tools.

Skills

SAP

Forecasting

Inventory management

Excel

Cross-functional teamwork

Tools

SAP

MRP systems

ERP

Job description

Job Description

This role seeks a detail-oriented Planner with at least 1 year of experience to support scheduling, forecasting, and coordination of materials or production activities. You will help ensure efficient operations by aligning supply with demand, maintaining accurate data within ERP systems, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. The position is ideal for an analytical, organized professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable working extensively with SAP or similar ERP tools.

Job Title: Planner

Job Description

This role seeks a detail-oriented Planner with at least 1 year of experience to support scheduling, forecasting, and coordination of materials or production activities. You will help ensure efficient operations by aligning supply with demand, maintaining accurate data within ERP systems, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. The position is ideal for an analytical, organized professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable working extensively with SAP or similar ERP tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production, supply, or demand plans to meet business needs and customer requirements.
• Utilize ERP systems, with a strong preference for SAP, to manage planning data, schedules, and inventory levels.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with purchasing and operations teams to ensure timely material availability.
• Analyze demand forecasts and adjust production and supply plans to reflect changing requirements.
• Track order status, identify potential delays, and address supply chain disruptions in a proactive manner.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, procurement, and operations, to ensure alignment on demand, supply, and production priorities.
• Maintain accurate records of planning data, schedules, reports, and related documentation within ERP and reporting tools.
• Identify and recommend process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency, optimize inventory, and reduce costs.
• Support manufacturing scheduling activities to balance capacity, resources, and demand.
• Contribute to inventory forecasting, production planning, and schedule planning using MRP and related tools.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of experience in planning, supply chain, production scheduling, or a closely related field.
• Hands-on experience working with ERP systems, with SAP strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in production planning, manufacturing scheduling, and inventory management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data tracking, reporting, and basic analysis.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment that requires accuracy and attention to detail.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with SAP modules related to planning, production, and inventory management.
• Familiarity with MRP processes and tools within ERP systems.
• Background in inventory forecasting and schedule planning in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience identifying and implementing process improvements in planning or supply chain functions.
• Ability to document and maintain accurate planning records, reports, and schedules.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Milwaukee, WI.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $30.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Milwaukee,WI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 5, 2026.

About Aston Carter

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® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

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.

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 [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.