• Supply Planning Associate

    Aston Carter (Portage, MI)


    About the Role

     

    Join our dynamic team as a Supply Planning Associate, where you’ll play a critical role in ensuring product availability, managing supplier relationships, and maintaining accurate inventory through advanced MRP systems. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for operational excellence, this role is for you!

     

    What You’ll Do

     

    Systems & Inventory Management

     

    + Issue purchase orders based on MRP recommendations and customer demand.

    + Adjust order dates with suppliers to align with changing requirements.

    + Maintain accurate inventory data in the MRP system.

    + Monitor open orders to ensure timely delivery.

    + Support engineering changes with updated purchase orders.

     

    Customer Collaboration

     

    + Provide daily updates on supply chain status and priorities.

    + Communicate and resolve supply issues with internal stakeholders.

    + Coordinate engineering changes between internal teams and suppliers.

     

    Supplier Management

     

    + Maintain and update purchase orders as needed.

    + Drive supplier performance to ensure continuity of supply.

    + Negotiate and challenge price increases; escalate when necessary.

    + Act as the primary contact for suppliers on SICR/Change Order tracking.

    + Hold suppliers accountable to shipment plans.

    What We’re Looking For

    + Associate or Bachelor degree in business or related discipline

    + Experience with MRP/ERP systems and supply chain processes.

    + Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

    + Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Office

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.75/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 Portage,MI.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 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.