Materials PlannerJob Description

As a Materials Planner, you will ensure the timely supply of direct materials to cover customer orders in line with the production plan. Your responsibilities will include placing and tracking purchase orders, expediting materials based on demand changes, and coordinating material-related parameters. You will monitor inventory turnover and initiate corrective measures, authorize air freight, analyze obsolete materials, and report on shortages. Additionally, you will lead supplier calls, conduct delivery meetings to improve on-time delivery and lead-time reductions, analyze coverage and future demands, and escalate urgent issues to the material manager or strategic buyer. You will also seek alternate sources and request air freight quotations as needed, maintaining relevant data in SAP.

Hard Skills

• Purchase Order Management

• Inventory Management

• SAP

• Data Analysis

• Supplier Management

Soft Skills

• Problem Solving

• Communication

• Time Management

• Analytical Thinking

• Proactivity

Work Site

This is a hybrid position requiring some days on-site in Salt Lake City, Utah and some days remote.

For more information contact Morgan at (503) 403-4313 or mbullock @astoncarter.com

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.