Production Planner/Master Scheduler

Acara Solutions, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid-flex schedule

Onsite presence Tue-Thu

SAP-driven processes experience

Job summary

Acara Solutions is seeking a Production Planner / Master Scheduler I to support planning, scheduling, and material coordination in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will help ensure timely flow of materials, balance inventory with demand, and align production with customer commitments.

Responsibilities include expediting materials, monitoring schedules, coordinating with Sales, Engineering, and Operations, and maintaining data accuracy in SAP-driven processes.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in supply chain, warehouse logistics, manufacturing, production planning, scheduling, or spares operations.
• 2+ years coordinating material availability, inventory, production schedules, or customer fulfillment.
• 1+ years using SAP, ERP, MRP or related planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Expedite materials to support production requirements.
• Monitor open orders, forecast schedules, stock inventory, and material availability.
• Plan, schedule, coordinate, and monitor products throughout the production lifecycle.
• Coordinate material availability with production schedules to support on-time delivery.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Independent worker

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

MRP

Job description

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Employment Type: Contract

Compensation: $25.89

Schedule: Sunday-Thursday 5am -2pm

About the Opportunity:

We're seeking a Production Planner / Master Scheduler I to support critical planning, scheduling, and material coordination activities within a fast-paced operations environment. In this role, you'll help ensure the timely flow of materials, monitor production schedules, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and support customer commitments by balancing inventory, demand, and production requirements.

What You’ll Do:

• Expedite critical materials to ensure uninterrupted support for customer and production requirements.
• Monitor open sales orders, forecast schedules, stock inventory, and material availability.
• Maintain inventory records and material control data while researching and resolving discrepancies.
• Plan, schedule, coordinate, and monitor products throughout the production lifecycle.
• Coordinate material availability with production schedules to support on-time delivery.
• Participate in shipment status meetings and follow up on commitments to ensure deadlines are met.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Production, and Operations teams to support planning activities.
• Help resolve material shortages, schedule interruptions, backlog issues, and production constraints.
• Support master scheduling activities and ensure compliance with material requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for a supply chain or operations professional who enjoys problem-solving, working with data, and collaborating across manufacturing, warehouse, and customer support teams.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Play a key role in ensuring materials and products are delivered on time to support customer commitments.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Production, Engineering, Sales, and Operations teams.
• Gain hands‑on experience with planning, scheduling, inventory management, and SAP‑driven processes.
• Work in a dynamic environment where your organizational and analytical skills make a direct impact.

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This role offers the opportunity to be at the center of production planning and supply chain operations. You’ll help drive material availability, resolve scheduling challenges, and support operational excellence while building valuable experience in planning and scheduling functions.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

Job Requirements

What You’ll Bring:

• 2+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Warehouse Logistics, Manufacturing, Production Planning, Scheduling, or Spares Operations.
• 2+ years of experience coordinating material availability, inventory management, production schedules, or customer fulfillment requirements.
• 1+ years of experience using SAP, ERP, MRP, or related planning systems.
• 1+ years of experience performing inventory control, material management, expediting, or order fulfillment activities.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

What Sets You Apart:

• Experience with SAP in a planning, scheduling, warehouse, or supply chain environment.
• Experience supporting Spares Operations or service parts logistics.
• Experience reviewing forecasts, production plans, capacity requirements, and inventory reports.
• Knowledge of manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, and supply chain processes.
• Experience identifying and resolving material shortages and production constraints.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret planning and inventory data.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Experience in customer support, fulfillment, or operations environments where schedule commitments are critical.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.
• Overtime: May be required based on production schedules and business needs.
• Work Environment: Hybrid‑flex schedule with onsite presence required Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
• 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.

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.