Production planning associate

Job Title: Production Planning Associate

Job Description

The Supply Chain Project Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating cross-functional projects within the supply chain, ensuring efficiency, cost savings, and process improvements. This role manages project timelines, vendor relationships, and stakeholder communications to deliver supply chain initiatives that support business goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of raw materials, components, and supplies to meet production schedules.

• Monitor supplier performance to ensure quality and timely deliveries.

• Coordinate with manufacturing teams to ensure schedules are met efficiently.

• Adjust production plans to address changes in demand, supply availability, or capacity.

• Monitor and control inventory levels to balance availability with cost efficiency.

• Maintain accuracy of stock records through regular cycle counts and audits.

• Assist warehouse operations, ensuring proper storage, handling, and distribution.

• Track warehouse KPIs, including order accuracy, on-time shipments, and space utilization.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent 4 years of experience in supply chain operations.

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain operations with an emphasis on purchasing, planning, inventory, and warehouse management.

• Strong knowledge of ERP systems and warehouse management practices.

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

• Ability to read and understand pick lists, part numbers, and basic product drawings.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in lighting or electrical component handling is a plus.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $75000.00/yr.

401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceHealth insurancePaid time offVision insuranceWork Location: In person

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Libertyville,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 24, 2025.

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.

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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.