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Aston Carter

Materials Planner

Aston Carter, San Diego, California, United States, 92189

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Material Resource Planner (MRP) Location:

San Diego, CA (Hybrid – 50% Onsite) Contract Duration:

2+ Months with Potential for Full-Time Join a forward-thinking aerospace and defense company where your planning expertise will directly support mission-critical programs. We're seeking a driven and detail-oriented Material Resource Planner (MRP) to help shape the future of our supply chain operations. What You’ll Do Develop and maintain time-phased material plans based on BOMs, production schedules, and program timelines Translate program demand into actionable planned orders and coordinate purchasing activities with Procurement Monitor material status and availability across development, qualification, and production phases Ensure MRP system data accuracy, including lead times, lot sizes, and reorder points Drive resolution of material shortages by working closely with Procurement, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality Assess material impacts from configuration changes and design updates Identify and escalate risks to material readiness and delivery timelines Collaborate with Engineering to validate BOM accuracy, manage part substitutions, and support early material needs Contribute to program schedules, burn-down charts, and execution readiness metrics What You Bring 2–5 years of experience in material planning, production scheduling, or MRP systems Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data-driven decision making Experience in aerospace, defense, medical, or aviation industries preferred Familiarity with NetSuite, JobBOSS, or similar ERP/MRP systems Understanding of sourcing, vendor management, and purchase order coordination Experience working with electronic materials and regulated environments is a plus Why This Role Stands Out Be part of a respected company with a strong reputation in aerospace and defense Contribute to a team implementing new systems and modernizing supply chain operations Work in a hybrid environment that values collaboration and flexibility Play a key role in programs that make a real-world impact Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $48.00/hr. Benefits may include: 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) Equal Opportunity Employer 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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