What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contracts / Operations Assistant position at Aston Carter?
Job Title: Contracts / Operations Assistant
Job Description
The Contracts / Operations Assistant supports the supply chain function by coordinating purchasing, shipping, and receiving activities for parts and accessory inventory. This role maintains accurate inventory records in ERP and CRM systems, assists with material management across multiple departments, and provides administrative and technical support to ensure timely and efficient order fulfillment.
Responsibilities
This is a full-time, in-office position based in a manufacturing environment. The role involves working on-site with ERP and CRM systems such as MS Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Excel, handling physical inventory, and coordinating closely with multiple departments. The position requires regular interaction with warehouse or shop floor areas for receiving, labeling, stocking, and delivering parts and accessories, as well as office-based administrative and communication tasks.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Windsor, CT.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $33.70/hr.
Requirements
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
This is a fully onsite position in Windsor,CT.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 2026.
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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Job Description
The Contracts / Operations Assistant supports the supply chain function by coordinating purchasing, shipping, and receiving activities for parts and accessory inventory. This role maintains accurate inventory records in ERP and CRM systems, assists with material management across multiple departments, and provides administrative and technical support to ensure timely and efficient order fulfillment.
Responsibilities
- Order, track, and maintain appropriate inventory levels of parts and accessories to support operational needs.
- Update inventory data accurately in ERP and CRM systems to ensure real-time visibility of stock levels and transactions.
- Pick and pack internal transfer requests and process them in the ERP system in a timely and accurate manner.
- Receive inbound products from vendor orders or internal transfers, label items correctly, and put them away in designated storage locations.
- Verify vendor and internal paperwork for accuracy and completeness, and post corresponding transactions in the ERP system.
- Process purchase orders for requests from multiple departments and send orders to vendors as required.
- Handle internal communication via email, Microsoft Teams, or designated reports to coordinate purchasing and inventory activities.
- Deliver internal transfers as needed to ensure departments receive required parts and accessories.
- Support the parts department with technical research and customer order fulfillment to help resolve inquiries and meet customer needs.
- Assist with the cycle count program and participate in physical inventory counts to maintain accurate inventory records.
- Perform related duties as needed to support purchasing, shipping, receiving, and material management activities across all departments.
- Proficiency with MS Dynamics 365 or similar ERP systems.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for data entry, tracking, and reporting.
- Experience in purchasing and processing purchase orders.
- Experience with invoicing and basic accounts payable support.
- Experience with inventory management, including receiving, labeling, stocking, and inventory control.
- Ability to provide administrative support in a supply chain or materials management environment.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and documentation.
- Effective communication skills for coordinating via email, Microsoft Teams, and internal reports.
- Ability to work full time on-site in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience supporting shipping and receiving functions for parts and accessories.
- Familiarity with CRM systems for tracking orders and customer-related information.
- Experiance in material management across multiple departments.
- Ability to assist with technical research related to parts and accessories.
- Comfort working with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing setting.
This is a full-time, in-office position based in a manufacturing environment. The role involves working on-site with ERP and CRM systems such as MS Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Excel, handling physical inventory, and coordinating closely with multiple departments. The position requires regular interaction with warehouse or shop floor areas for receiving, labeling, stocking, and delivering parts and accessories, as well as office-based administrative and communication tasks.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Windsor, CT.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $33.70/hr.
Requirements
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
This is a fully onsite position in Windsor,CT.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 2026.
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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Salary : $31 - $34