Planner Scheduler

Job Title: Planner Scheduler

Job Description

The Planner Scheduler owns day-to-day work order management and short-term production scheduling in a complex manufacturing environment. This role focuses on releasing, prioritizing, sequencing, and closing work orders in SAP, while continuously adjusting schedules based on real-time shop floor conditions. The Planner Scheduler ensures accurate data in SAP, drives timely completion of open and late work orders, and collaborates closely with Manufacturing and other stakeholders to maintain production flow and schedule adherence.

Responsibilities

• Own daily work order management in SAP, including release, prioritization, sequencing, tracking, and closure.

• Execute and adjust short-term production schedules based on real-time shop floor conditions and changing priorities.

• Monitor open, in-process, and late work orders, driving timely completion and implementing recovery actions when needed.

• Re-prioritize and reschedule work orders to address material shortages, rework requirements, and capacity constraints.

• Ensure work order data accuracy in SAP, including status, lead times, priorities, and completion information.

• Act on MRP exception messages to maintain production flow and prevent delays in work orders.

• Support implementation of engineering change notices (ECNs) and MRB dispositions within active work orders.

• Coordinate closely with Manufacturing to align job priorities and resolve execution issues on the shop floor.

• Communicate clear, concise status updates and risks impacting work order completion and schedule adherence to stakeholders.

• Collaborate directly with Manufacturing Supervisors and Project Managers to make time-sensitive scheduling decisions.

• Utilize SAP MRP to support material planning, inventory management, production scheduling, and supply chain operations.

• Apply a strong production execution mindset to balance competing priorities and maintain schedule integrity.

• Support low-volume, long-lead production environments by building and adjusting detailed production schedules.

• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts related to production flow, WIP control, and Lean Manufacturing practices where applicable.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of a Bachelors degree in Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of a degree.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Manufacturing Planning, Scheduling, or Production Control, preferably within complex electromechanical equipment manufacturing.

• Demonstrated experience building and adjusting production schedules and owning end-to-end work order execution.

• Hands-on experience utilizing SAP MRP in a manufacturing environment for material planning, inventory management, production scheduling, and supply chain operations.

• Strong understanding of MRP outputs as execution signals rather than long-range supply planning tools.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools.

• Strong production execution mindset with the ability to make frequent, time-sensitive scheduling decisions.

• Comfortable working directly with Manufacturing Supervisors and Project Managers on the shop floor.

• Strong problem-solving skills with a bias toward action and schedule recovery.

• Detail-oriented approach with strong ownership of work orders, commitments, and data accuracy.

• Clear and concise communication skills with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience supporting low-volume, long-lead production environments is strongly preferred.

• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles, WIP control, and production flow is preferred.

• Experience working in complex, cutting-edge manufacturing environments that support advanced technology and material science solutions.

• Ability to collaborate effectively across manufacturing, project management, and supply chain functions.

• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and real-time decision-making demands.

Work Environment

This is an in-office role within a manufacturing setting that designs, develops, manufactures, and services highly complex, cutting-edge machines used to create essential devices for the digital age. You will work closely on the shop floor with Manufacturing Supervisors and Project Managers, using SAP MRP and Microsoft Office tools to manage production schedules and work orders. The environment emphasizes advanced technology, problem-solving, and collaboration with leading technology organizations to address challenging material science and production needs, contributing to a more connected, sustainable, and convenient world.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Somerset, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $77126.00 - $110000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Medical, Dental, and Vision 401(k) with Company Match Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Commuter Benefits Life and Accident Insurance Disability Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Identity Theft Remediation Emergency Travel Assistance

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Somerset, NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Somerset,NJ.

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.

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