SAP Planner: Demand & Production Scheduler

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

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.