Planner - New Product Development

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Planner - New Product Development

Location: Piscataway , NJ

Salary: $75,000 - $100,000

A highly reputable company is looking for a Planner of New Product Development to join their team! This role includes a large range of duties including but not limited to managing material requirements, build plans, and sub-assembly schedules for IBD300 NPD prototypes, pilot, and early production builds. You will drive execution against NPD milestones, ensuring material readiness aligns with engineering and program schedules, while acting on SAP MRP planning messages.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage material requirements and build schedules for new product development.
• Ensure material readiness aligns with engineering and program schedules.
• Adjust schedules based on supplier constraints, capacity limitations, and engineering changes.
• Identify and resolve material availability risks that could impact build schedules.
• Review and process Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and MRB dispositions.
• Expedite materials as needed, coordinating with Procurement, Suppliers, Warehouse, and Quality teams.
• Ensure build kits and system shipments are complete, accurate, and on schedule.
• Partner cross-functionally to manage intercompany purchase orders and improve material planning processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• NPI experience REQUIRED
• 5+ years of planning, scheduling, or supply chain experience (or 3+ years with a Master’s).
• Strong working knowledge of MRP, material planning, and supply chain concepts.
• Experience with SAP preferred.
• Experience supporting prototype, pilot, or low-volume/high-complexity builds.
• Strong communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• APICS/ASCM certification is a plus.
• Experience in New Product Development or NPI environments.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Benefits:

• Great benefits package
• Work life balance
• Stability and clear opportunities for growth into other areas of the dealership over time.

Work Environment

This role is based onsite from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Once fully trained, there is potential to transition to a hybrid role. We design, develop, manufacture, and service cutting-edge machines used to create essential devices that drive the digital age.

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

The pay range for this position is $77126.00 - $97694.00/yr.

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

This is a fully onsite position in Piscataway,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 25, 2026.

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.