Materials Planner Job at Aston Carter, Carlstadt, NJ

  • Aston Carter
  • Carlstadt, NJ

Job Description

Materials PlannerThe Materials Planner oversees purchasing, supplier follow-up, inventory planning, and replenishment activities using Oracle ERP to ensure product availability across warehouses, 3PL partners, and Amazon fulfillment channels. This role focuses on maintaining accurate planning data, preventing stock-outs, managing high-volume SKUs, and supporting a seamless supply chain that meets customer demand and revenue goals.ResponsibilitiesUpdate, monitor, and follow up on purchase orders within Oracle ERP to ensure timely and accurate execution.Communicate proactively with suppliers regarding order acknowledgements, lead times, open orders, delivery dates, and shipment status.Expedite materials and finished goods when necessary to support inventory availability and meet customer demand.Track open purchase orders and escalate delays, shortages, or supplier risks to internal stakeholders in a timely manner.Support resolution of receipt, invoice, quantity, and supplier discrepancies in partnership with internal teams.Review demand, forecast inputs, inventory levels, open purchase orders, open manufacturing orders, and warehouse balances to drive replenishment decisions.Identify out-of-stock risks, low inventory positions, excess or slow-moving inventory, and potential supply disruptions and recommend corrective actions.Support safety stock, reorder point, and demand-based planning activities across multiple warehouse locations.Partner with Production, Materials, Logistics, Customer Service, and Sales support teams to prioritize inventory needs based on customer demand and revenue risk.Maintain accurate planning data to support Oracle MRP, purchasing, inventory visibility, and replenishment execution.Use Oracle ERP to support planning, inventory management, receiving, supplier data, item data, and reporting activities.Review Oracle outputs and exception reports to identify purchase requirements, supply gaps, demand changes, and inventory concerns.Collaborate with internal support teams to resolve planning, receiving, inventory, and data-related issues.Ensure data accuracy for purchase orders, receipts, item attributes, supplier information, lead times, planning parameters, and inventory transactions.Support process stabilization, transaction cleanup, and reporting requirements in a live Oracle environment.Coordinate with 3PL partners to support inbound receipts, outbound shipments, inventory accuracy, replenishment, and fulfillment requirements.Monitor Amazon-related inventory levels, replenishment needs, shipment timing, and stock-out risks.Support Amazon fulfillment requirements, including inventory availability, shipment planning, warehouse coordination, ASN or shipment documentation, and issue resolution.Work closely with Logistics and Customer Service teams to resolve 3PL order issues, inventory discrepancies, shipment delays, and fulfillment concerns.Ensure 3PL and Amazon inventory activity is aligned with Oracle records and internal replenishment plans.Essential SkillsMinimum 2–4 years of experience in planning, materials management, inventory management, or supply chain operations.Hands-on experience using Oracle ERP, preferably Oracle EBS, for purchasing, planning, and inventory management.Experience working with 3PL warehouses, including inventory movements, inbound and outbound logistics, and warehouse replenishment.Experience supporting Amazon inventory and fulfillment processes such as replenishment, FBA/FBM, Vendor Central, Seller Central, or similar marketplace operations.Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data comparison, and inventory analysis.Ability to read and interpret inventory, demand, supplier, and warehouse data to support planning and decision-making.Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to follow up clearly and professionally with internal and external partners.Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and escalate risks appropriately.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience with MRP, safety stock planning, demand planning, or forecast-driven replenishment.Background in manufacturing, distribution, consumer products, printing, textile, or other product-based environments.Knowledge of item master data, bills of materials (BOMs), lead times, HTS codes, UPCs, costing, supplier setup, and SKU setup requirements.Experience reconciling inventory between Oracle, warehouse management systems (WMS), 3PL systems, and customer or marketplace platforms.Experience supporting new product launches, product transitions, inventory allocation, or supply continuity planning.Comfort working with high-volume SKUs, including environments managing over 1,000 different SKUs.Purchasing experience within a supply chain or materials planning function.Interest in working with a company recognized as an industry standard for color creation and quality, supporting brands and designers that rely on consistent color accuracy.Work EnvironmentThis is a fully onsite role with flexible daytime hours, typically within schedules such as 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. You will work in a dynamic, product-focused environment that emphasizes accuracy, consistency, and high-quality standards in support of color-critical products used across industries. The role involves regular collaboration with cross-functional teams, close coordination with warehouses and 3PL partners, and daily use of Oracle ERP and Excel to manage inventory, purchasing, and fulfillment activities.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Carlstadt, NJ.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.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.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 & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Carlstadt, NJ.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Oct 1, 2026.

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