Manufacturing Planner & Scheduler III

Job Title: Manufacturing Planner & Scheduler III

Job Description

The Manufacturing Planner III is a sr-level role focused on end-to-end production planning, scheduling, and material coordination within a regulated manufacturing environment. This position is vital for ensuring on-time delivery, maintaining inventory health, and enhancing production efficiency while supporting new product introductions and business growth. The role involves using complex data analysis and MRP systems to develop cost-effective, executable production schedules that balance demand, capacity, materials, labor, and equipment. Success in this role directly impacts customer satisfaction, revenue performance, and operational scalability.

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 updates.
• Identify root causes of stockouts or service failures and drive corrective actions.
• 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.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Strong expertise in production planning and scheduling across multiple product lines.
• In-depth knowledge of SAP systems and excellent computer skills.
• Proficiency in project management, supply chain, and schedule planning.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of industry health and safety laws.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex competing priorities and knowledge of quality control principles.
• Good math and statistics skills and problem-solving using Practical Process Improvement tools.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Plan for Every Part (PFEP), and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Advanced ERP or MRP system optimization beyond standard daily use.
• Advanced Excel or data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) for planning analysis and reporting.
• Experience in diagnostics, medical device, or regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.
• Lean, Six Sigma, APICS/ASCM (CPIM/CSCP) certifications desirable but not required.
• Exposure to NPI support, product transfers, rebranding, or specification changes.
  
  

Work Environment

The work environment is a manufacturing and operations-driven setting, supporting regulated production in a fast-paced, data-driven environment. Daily coordination with planning, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams is expected. The culture emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and communication, valuing problem-solving, continuous improvement, and planning accuracy. High interaction with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Demand Planning, QA/QC, Purchasing, and Customer Service is a key aspect. The role requires being hands-on, adaptable, and solutions-oriented.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Los Angeles, CA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $30.00/hr.

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) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Los Angeles,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 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.