Supply Planner

Hiring for a Supply Planner in West Haven!

Job Description

The Supply Planner is responsible for ensuring the right quantities of products are available at the right time to meet customer demand while minimizing costs and maintaining operational efficiency. This role collaborates closely with production, procurement, customer service, and demand planning to drive end-to-end supply chain performance. The position also supports global inventory targets and on-time delivery service levels, requiring strong analytical and communication skills with regular interaction with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute 18–24 month rolling global supply and inventory plans aligned with demand forecasts, capacity, and inventory targets.

• Present supply and inventory impacts in monthly SIOP/S&OP meetings to manufacturing, finance, and leadership.

• Monitor production output and adjust plans based on delays, constraints, or shifting priorities.

• Partner with demand planning to align on customer demand and adjust supply strategies.

• Manage inventory levels, ensuring optimal stock to avoid shortages or excess.

• Monitor inventory turnover and aging, recommending corrective actions as needed.

• Align production schedules with shop floor priorities, staffing, and shift plans.

• Communicate schedule changes and resolve constraints with operations teams.

• Address capacity, material, and sequencing challenges to maintain service levels.

• Analyze supply chain data to identify risks, trends, and opportunities.

• Provide regular updates to leadership on supply chain performance and risks.

• Act as a liaison across regional supply chain teams to ensure alignment.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in supply chain, inventory management, and supply chain management.

• Experience in logistics, procurement, and schedule planning.

• Data entry skills.

• Expertise in Microsoft Excel and production planning.

• Ability to forecast and manage production.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, planning, or procurement within manufacturing.

• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (SAP or JDE preferred); Power BI is a plus.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a cross-functional environment.

Work Environment

This position requires working on-site for 40 hours a week. The opportunity to join a large manufacturing company offers the chance to be part of a team that is constantly growing.

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Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of West Haven, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $48.08/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 West Haven,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 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® Platinum Award 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.

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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.