Senior Logistics Planning Analyst – Onsite Contract

Aston Carter; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Logistics Planning Analyst to support supply chain, material planning, and order fulfillment in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. The role emphasizes analytical skills, collaboration, and attention to detail to maintain on-time delivery and production alignment.

Responsibilities include developing material plans, coordinating releases, monitoring inventory, and addressing shortages while supporting engineering changes and ERP systems interactions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 5-7 years of experience in logistics, supply chain, production planning, materials management, customer service, or related fields.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute material plans to support production requirements.
• Coordinate material releases and inventory levels across plants, warehouses, and suppliers.
• Analyze sales orders and production schedules to determine material needs.
• Monitor inventory and proactively address shortages.
• Support engineering changes and new product introductions by adjusting material plans.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and resolve supply issues.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to identify and solve material shortages.
• Review production schedules, work orders, and staffing plans to determine material and resource requirements.
• Monitor workflow and material movement to ensure adherence to production schedules.
• Record and analyze production data, inventory levels, and material consumption.
• Revise schedules as needed due to shortages, design changes, or other production disruptions.
• Distribute production schedules and work orders to internal teams.
• Manage customer orders and coordinate manufacturing capacity to support on-time delivery.
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding products, services, and order status.
• Monitor, prioritize, and track orders throughout the order-to-delivery process.
• Ensure compliance with customer and dealer requirements.
• Support documentation management and issue resolution.
• Process account adjustments, debits, credits, and related administrative activities.
• Maintain accurate records, schedules, and databases.
• Create reports related to inventory, production, labor costs, and operational performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization projects.
• Provide administrative support to sales and operations teams as needed.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Communication

Inventory & Material Planning

Microsoft Excel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking a Logistics Planning Analyst to support supply chain, material planning, and order fulfillment in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. The role emphasizes analytical skills, collaboration, and attention to detail to maintain on-time delivery and production alignment.

Responsibilities include developing material plans, coordinating releases, monitoring inventory, and addressing shortages while supporting engineering changes and ERP systems interactions.