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Planning Assistant

Aston Carter
Elyria, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 7/12/2026 CLOSED ON 8/12/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planning Assistant position at Aston Carter?

Job Title: Supply Chain Coordinator

Job Description

This individual plays a key role in ensuring timely and accurate delivery of customer orders by managing inventory levels, coordinating production schedules, and maintaining effective communication across departments. This position supports the end-to-end supply chain process, from raw material planning to final shipment, with a focus on operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate daily order fulfillment activities, ensuring alignment between customer demand, production capacity, and inventory availability.
  • Collaborate with production and logistics teams to schedule and prioritize shipments.
  • Monitor inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods.
  • Work with procurement and planning teams to ensure timely replenishment and avoid stockouts or overages.
  • Review and confirm customer orders based on material availability and production timelines.
  • Communicate proactively with Customer Service to resolve delays or changes.
  • Maintain accurate records in SAP including order statuses, delivery dates, and material requirements.
  • Ensure master data reflects current MRP parameters.
  • Serve as a liaison between Planning, Production, Procurement, and Customer Service.
  • Provide backup support for planning and goods issue transactions as needed.

Essential Skills

  • Experience in planning and scheduling
  • Proficiency in SAP
  • Strong data entry skills
  • Inventory management experience
  • Strong work ethic
  • Computer literacy, including Excel experience

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred

Work Environment

This is an onsite role with flexibility between the hours of 7 AM and 6 PM. The position offers a flexible schedule, opportunities for overtime, and potential for upward movement within a growing company.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Elyria, OH.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Elyria,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 2, 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 : $22 - $24

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