Supply Chain Engineer (Production Planning)

Aston Carter • Little Ferry, NJ • 3h ago

Job Title: Supply Chain Engineer

Job Description

The Production Planner is responsible for optimizing inventory strategies and coordinating retrofit programs to support global service and operational objectives. This role utilizes advanced demand planning tools to forecast spare parts requirements, manage stock levels, and ensure timely provisioning for new aircraft models. The planner leads initiatives to reduce service level failures, improve forecast accuracy, and streamline inventory across worldwide distribution centers.

Responsibilities

Inventory optimization:

Run scenario in Demand Planning systems (MCA) to propose and launch new inventory management strategies to leadership

Manage projects to reduce the number of service level failures on a long term basis (ex: drop shipment analysis)

Lead the inventory management project with the research laboratory with INSA Lyon

Track related metrics for overall service level, total inventory (dollar value), number of parts, service level within region, accuracy of forecast, etc.

Optimize inventory in distribution centers to support customer service objectives in each region and World Wide.

Forecast demand of spares parts.

Participate/Facilitate cross functional World Wide meetings related to Demand Planning requirements

Manage target stock level overrides, validate target stock levels, adjust forecast parameters, and analyze

suspect demand.

Review and manage business rules and network segments related to Demand Planning

Spares provisioning for new aircraft models

Engage in Business Information systems implementation (SAP, SPM...)

Engage in cross-functional projects (warranty inventory process, operations project ...)

Monitor retrofit programs progress:

Interact define the correct pool of inventory, validate FSA release and follow up on current retrofit

Prepare C-check with Engineering and RSP

Coordinate with front line to prioritize the customers and meet required date

Coordinate with rotable buyer to expedite the critical repair orders

Other duties may be assigned by management in order to meet department or business objectives

Essential Skills

BA in Logistics, Mechanical Engineering, or similar relevant field

Five years material planning experience with a minimum of two years in an aviation related industry using an automated inventory management system (i.e. MRP/ERP, SAP, MCA or DRP)

Open to someone from Automotive or Medical Device Industry

Demonstrated Project management and leadership skills

Proven skills in critical thinking and problem-solving

Expert level in Excel, Access or equivalent BI tool (Qlik Sense)

Excellent written and verbal communication

Excellent presentation skills

This position is moving extremely fast as this is an urgent need for the client. If interested, please send over your most up to date resume to kvespia @astoncarter.com along with your availability for a 10-minute phone call.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $90000.00/yr.

Bi-Weekly Compensation401k - 100% Match, Up to 6%5% Profit Sharing PlanFull Benefits - Medical, Dental, VisionVacation Accrual & Holiday Pay (9-Paid Holidays)Factor Familiarization Training & Tuition ReimbursementOpportunity to Obtain a Pilot LicenseOpportunity for Advancement into Leadership Positions

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Little Ferry,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 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.

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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.

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