Supply Chain Planner

Job Title: Supply Chain Planner

Job Description

The Supply Chain Planner is responsible for supporting production planning, demand alignment, and supply coordination across internal operations and external supply chain partners. This role ensures material availability, optimizes production schedules, and aligns customer demand with manufacturing and logistics capacity. The planner plays a critical role in balancing production requirements, overseas shipping plans, and inventory levels while enhancing overall supply chain efficiency and supporting high levels of customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules that meet customer demand while maximizing manufacturing efficiency.
• Monitor daily production performance and adjust plans to minimize disruptions and maintain output targets.
• Coordinate closely with production, materials, and logistics teams to ensure the availability of raw materials, components, and finished goods.
• Manage capacity planning and identify constraints that may affect production flow, recommending mitigation actions.
• Download, analyze, and consolidate customer demand data to identify trends, variances, and potential risks.
• Develop and maintain supply strategies, including defining order quantities, safety stock levels, and lead times.
• Balance demand requirements with production capabilities and inventory constraints to maintain service levels.
• Support material shortage tracking and coordinate resolution efforts with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Develop and implement overseas shipping plans that align with customer demand and production schedules.
• Analyze inventory levels, demand forecasts, and shipment timelines to optimize global distribution and minimize stockouts or excess inventory.
• Collaborate with logistics, procurement, sales, and program management teams to align shipping and planning strategies.
• Maintain proactive communication with carriers and freight partners to manage shipment execution, changes, and potential delays.
• Analyze supply chain, production, and inventory data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Own and maintain planning dashboards, including waterfall reports and shipment tracking tools, ensuring data accuracy and visibility.
• Provide regular reporting and insights to management on supply risks, performance metrics, and forecast accuracy.
• Utilize SAP and other planning or ERP systems to support accurate data management and informed decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, reduce lead times, and increase overall supply chain efficiency.
• Evaluate supplier performance and support corrective actions when needed to improve reliability and service levels.
• Support cross-functional initiatives that enhance communication and alignment across departments involved in the supply chain.
• Work closely with logistics coordinators to support warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving, and maintaining inventory accuracy.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in supply chain planning, production planning, or logistics coordination, preferably within the automotive industry.
• Strong experience in production planning and overseas supply chain coordination.
• Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP systems for planning, data management, and reporting.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable recommendations.
• Proficiency with Excel and reporting tools to analyze and present supply chain and production data.
• Knowledge of supply chain management, material planning, logistics, and inventory management principles.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Fluency in Mandarin.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in an automotive manufacturing or related industrial environment.
• Hands-on experience with overseas shipping planning and coordination with international suppliers or partners.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate supplier performance and support corrective action plans.
• Experience maintaining dashboards, waterfall reports, and shipment tracking tools.
• Proven ability to identify and implement process improvements within planning or supply chain functions.
• Comfort working with ERP systems beyond SAP and integrating data from multiple sources.
• Strong attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Interest in long-term career growth within a growing organization that is adding new programs and expanding operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Troy, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $38.00/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 Troy,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 3, 2026.

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] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.