Strategic Supply Chain Planner for Procurement

Talentify; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Contract Supply Chain Planner for our Torrance, CA location. You will coordinate local plant supply chain activities, ensure timely material delivery, and manage supplier communications to meet planned costs.

The role requires 2+ years in planning/procurement and familiarity with MRP systems, with on-site hours Mon–Fri, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Compensation ranges from $35.00 to $45.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Associate degree is required.
• 2+ years of related experience.
• Bachelor's degree is bonus.
• Prior experience in a rapid growth environment is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the tactical point of contact for local plant supply chain needs.
• Analyze and confirm material requirements and inventory on hand or in transit.
• Ensure on-time delivery of purchased materials at or below planned costs.
• Issue purchase orders to qualified suppliers at correct pricing and minimum order quantities.
• Maintain day-to-day contact with suppliers, conducting follow-ups and scheduling material pick-up and drop-off.
• Process return material authorizations and ensure suppliers are set up for success.
• Provide bills of materials and other necessary information to suppliers.
• Hold regular open order review meetings with assigned suppliers.
• Build cross-functional teams and champion continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proactively provide status updates on critical supply issues.

Skills

Supply chain planning

Procurement

MRP planning

MRP systems

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MRP systems

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking a Contract Supply Chain Planner for our Torrance, CA location. You will coordinate local plant supply chain activities, ensure timely material delivery, and manage supplier communications to meet planned costs.

The role requires 2+ years in planning/procurement and familiarity with MRP systems, with on-site hours Mon–Fri, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Compensation ranges from $35.00 to $45.00 per hour.