Production/Inventory Planner in Nashville, Tennessee

As a Production and Inventory Control Planner, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating production plans, inventory management, and schedules, ensuring alignment with customer demand and optimal production efficiency. This position requires collaboration with sales, project management, operations, and procurement teams to streamline processes, enhance productivity, and achieve a balance between cost, service, and asset management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement production plans and schedules in coordination with project management.

• Collaborate seamlessly with sales, project management, operations, and procurement teams to align production plans with demand forecasts and project timelines.

• Monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels through the analysis of sales trends, production capacity, and lead times.

• Initiation of item numbers and bills of materials in the inventory management system.

• Utilize proficiency in Microsoft and Smartsheet to enhance inventory control methods, demand forecasting, and optimization techniques.

• Create and manage production schedules, ensuring on-time delivery and efficient resource utilization.

• Collaborate with project management to align schedules with project milestones and deadlines.

• Work closely with procurement, logistics, and suppliers to ensure timely availability of raw materials, components, and finished goods.

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to production output, on-time delivery, and inventory turnover.

• Generate reports utilizing Microsoft and Smartsheet tools, providing insights to management on production and inventory performance.

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost optimization in production planning and inventory control.

• Utilize experience/certifications related to supply chain, planning, and inventory management to implement best practices and ensure compliance.

Prerequisites:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or equivalent qualification.

• 3+ years of work experience in supply chain.

• Strong knowledge of production planning principles, capacity management, and scheduling techniques.

• Proficiency in Microsoft and Smartsheet for data analysis and reporting.

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of production planning principles, capacity management, and scheduling techniques.

• Proficiency in Microsoft and Smartsheet for data analysis and reporting.

• APICS Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), or Demand Driven Planner (DDP).

• Experience working in a fast-paced startup environment.

• Ability to pioneer and refine new processes.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 – $22.00/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 hybrid position in Nashville,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 7, 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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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.