• Production Planner

    Aston Carter (Westborough, MA)


    For immediate consideration, please email your resume to ([email protected] along with your interview availability!

    About Us:

    We are a cutting-edge robotics company located in the heart of the Greater Boston area—an epicenter of innovation. Our diverse team of engineers and technologists design, test, and build a dynamic fleet of robots and mechatronic systems. With our offices, labs, test floors, and factories co-located, we bring ideas to life quickly and efficiently. Our current advancements span autonomous mobility, AI/ML, robotic manipulation, simulation, predictive analytics, and more.

    Position Overview:

    Are you passionate about solving complex supply chain challenges and driving operational excellence? We are seeking an experienced Production Planner to lead strategic planning initiatives, optimize production workflows, and collaborate across teams to deliver exceptional results.

     

    This role is central to implementing advanced supply chain planning technologies and streamlining processes. You will oversee critical planning functions including finite production scheduling, material requirements planning, capacity planning, and inventory optimization. Your work will directly impact customer satisfaction, cost efficiency, and working capital performance.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Develop and maintain finite production schedules and material requirements plans

    + Collaborate with manufacturing, procurement, and logistics to ensure executable supply plans

    + Manage inventory levels and replenishment strategies to balance service levels and capital

    + Participate in S&OP processes to align supply with demand and business goals

    + Identify and resolve supply-demand gaps through scenario planning

    + Communicate risks and mitigation strategies to stakeholders

    + Leverage data and analytics to generate optimized supply plans

    + Monitor KPIs such as schedule adherence, inventory turns, and supplier delivery

    + Drive continuous improvement in planning tools, processes, and data quality

    + Support new product introductions with integrated supply planning

    Required Qualifications:

    + 1+ years of experience in production planning, supply chain, or related field

    + Strong understanding of advanced planning and replenishment strategies

    + Proven problem-solving and process improvement skills

    + Effective communicator with strong stakeholder management abilities

    + Experience leading cross-functional projects

    + Proficiency in supply chain tools and ERP systems (e.g., SAP)

    + Skilled in SQL and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)

    + Knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma methodologies

    + Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $52.00/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 Westborough,MA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 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.