Planner Scheduler

Job Title:

Planner

We are seeking a skilled Planner to join our team in San Diego, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for scheduling all shop orders to meet customer demands efficiently. You will work Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

• Work with scheduling software to maintain accurate shop order dates.
• Develop weekly production schedules with a rolling 12-week horizon.
• Build shop schedules that maximize shop capacity and productivity.
• Make capacity recommendations to maintain a valid schedule with available manpower while minimizing overtime.
• Lead weekly scheduling meetings where the upcoming week’s schedule is reviewed, finalized, and published.
• Collaborate with the Production Manager and Materials Manager on scheduling shop work.
• Proactively make appropriate schedule changes based on knowledge of material and capacity availability.
• Communicate clearly through written and verbal communication with management, peers, and shop floor.
• Use a continuous improvement mindset to identify and implement improvements that result in higher productivity, lower cost, and a positive impact on the manufacturing process.
• Review all order revisions, make appropriate changes to orders, and communicate changes with the appropriate personnel.
• Complete analysis, prepare reports and presentations, and communicate to peers, managers, and leaders.
• Set up inbound loads of products.
• Review shortages and expedite through all operations to meet shop order completions.
• Review and monitor established run rates and customer lead times.
• Interact with order entry, fleet, and truck pool departments for inquiries, customer requests, and cancellations.
• Ensure accuracy of data in the planning system.
• Complete analysis and reports as needed.

• Experience with Microsoft Office suite of products.
• 1-3 years of experience in planning.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• Great communication skills with relevant stakeholders.

• Prior experience with ERP scheduling software is desired but not required.
• Experience from a truck/transportation/logistics company is preferred.
• Experience in working with large companies is advantageous.

Job Type & Location
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This is a Contract position based out of Chula Vista, CA.

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $33.00/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)

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 Clearly Rated 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 astoncarter for other accommodation options.