Manufacturing Planner & Scheduler III

Aston Carter

1d•$28 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Planner III is an experienced planning role responsible for end-to-end production planning, scheduling, and material coordination across multiple product lines within a regulated manufacturing environment. This position plays a critical role in ensuring on-time delivery, inventory health, and production efficiency while supporting new product introductions and ongoing business growth. The planner will use complex data analysis and MRP systems to develop cost-effective, executable production schedules, balancing demand, capacity, materials, labor, and equipment. Success in this role directly impacts customer satisfaction, revenue performance, and operational scalability.

Requirements

Experience in production planning and scheduling across multiple product lines.
Proficiency in using MRP systems and understanding of MRP master data (lead times, lot sizing, safety stock, BOMs, routers).
Strong analytical skills for data-driven decision-making.
Experience with advanced ERP/MRP platforms.
Familiarity with ISO, FDA, GMP, and diagnostics manufacturing regulations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred.
Lean, Six Sigma, APICS/ASCM (CPIM/CSCP) certifications are desirable.
Experience in diagnostics, medical device, or regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
Experience supporting ISO, FDA, or GMP audits is advantageous.
Ability to influence without authority and experience presenting to executive or SIOP-level audiences.

Responsibilities

Build, manage, and adjust daily production schedules based on demand, capacity, and material availability.
Monitor production execution and address disruptions, shortages, or delays with minimal impact.
Maintain and optimize MRP planning parameters to ensure accurate signals and minimize excess inventory.
Coordinate with Purchasing and Manufacturing to proactively resolve shortages.
Track and report core KPIs including OTIF, backlog, schedule attainment, utilization, and inventory levels.
Attend daily management stand-ups and provide clear planning status and root causes of stockouts or service failures.
Support SIOP meetings by identifying and communicating inventory or supply risks.
Manage planning documentation such as backlog reports, shortage reports, lead-time analysis, and production orders.