• Supply Chain Associate

    Aston Carter (Long Beach, CA)


    Job Title: Supply Chain AssociateJob Description

     

    As a Material Planner, you will play a crucial role in managing the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) process and planning for every part that is made or bought. You will act as the quarterback of a large team, ensuring smooth operations and supply chain management. Your interactions will span across Engineering, Quality, Production, Supply Chain, and Finance to manage production schedules, supplier lead times, inventory levels, and engineering build timelines.

    Responsibilities

    + Manage demand, supply, and fulfillment planning within the MRP system.

    + Ensure Bill of Materials, parts, and master data are maintained within the ERP system.

    + Release purchase planning messages to Procurement in a timely manner.

    + Release work orders to Production promptly.

    + Update demand to accommodate Engineering Change Orders and communicate changes to Procurement.

    + Create visibility of material positions through line of balance reports, material shortage reports, clear to build reports, etc.

    + Work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment to achieve company-wide goals.

    + Perform additional duties as requested by management relevant to your role.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, supply chain, or related fields.

    + 3+ years of experience as a Material Planner, Production Planner, or equivalent.

    + Proficiency in material line of balance production and conducting clear to build reviews.

    + Strong knowledge of Material Planning fundamentals, including master data management, order policy, BOM management, and planning release in MRP systems.

    + Proficiency in MS Office, ERP systems, and data analytics.

    + Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

    + Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

    + Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + 1-2 years of experience in Material Planning or Production Planning.

    + Interest in space as a motivating factor.

    + Technical degree with a background in data science.

    + Data-savvy with strong communication skills.

    Work Environment

    This position is based onsite at our headquarters in Long Beach, within the EDC building. You will be working in a dynamic and collaborative environment that fosters teamwork and innovation.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of NA, California.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $43.00/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 Long Beach,CA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 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.