• Materials Planner

    Aston Carter (San Diego, CA)


    Job Title: Material Resource Planner (MRP)

    Job Description

    We are seeking a dedicated Material Resource Planner (MRP) for a 2+ month contract with the potential for a permanent position. This role involves supporting the planning and coordination of material requirements to meet program cost, schedule, and production objectives.

    Responsibilities

    + Develop and maintain time-phased material plans based on BOMs, production schedules, and program need dates.

    + Translate program demand into planned orders and coordinate with Procurement to initiate purchasing activities.

    + Monitor material status and availability across all program phases—development, qualification, and production.

    + Ensure MRP system data accuracy, including lead times, lot sizes, and reorder points.

    + Drive shortage resolution by working with Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality.

    + Coordinate material impact assessments for configuration changes and design evolutions.

    + Identify risks to material readiness and escalate potential shortages or delays.

    + Collaborate with Engineering on BOM accuracy, part substitutions, and early material needs.

    + Provide input to program schedules, burn-downs, and execution readiness metrics.

    Essential Skills

    + 2–5 years of planning experience.

    + Expertise in material planning and Microsoft Excel.

    + Experience in production scheduling and MRP systems.

    + Experience in aerospace and defense is preferred; experience with medical or aviation is also considered.

    + Proficiency in working with electronic materials.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Experience with NetSuite and MRP systems.

    + Understanding of sourcing, vendor management, and PO coordination with Procurement.

    + Experience in maintaining time-phased material plans and supply chain management.

    Work Environment

    This role operates in a hybrid work environment, with a preference for more onsite presence. The office is based in San Diego, offering an opportunity to work at a reputable aerospace and defense company. The company is currently implementing an MRP system and uses NetSuite primarily for financials. JobBOSS is in place but not well maintained. The role involves close collaboration with Procurement, Supply Chain, and Engineering, with about 50% of the work being onsite.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of San Diego, California.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $48.00/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 hybrid position in San Diego,CA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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.