Job Title: PlannerJob Description
This Planner role focuses on coordinating and controlling materials, tools, and components to support aviation-related projects. You will manage purchase orders, monitor inventory, and ensure critical parts are available on time to meet aircraft delivery schedules. The position requires strong planning, organization, and communication skills to work effectively with internal teams, suppliers, and management in a fast-paced, multi-project environment. This is a project-based opportunity with potential for longer-term or contract-to-hire engagement, offering exposure to a growing organization and significant nationwide expansion.
Responsibilities
Adhere to all general work requirements, procedures, and company standards while performing daily tasks.
Locate and initiate the purchase of materials, tools, and components by communicating with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
Create, manage, and expedite external and internal parts orders and purchase orders through regular communication with suppliers and inter-company operations.
Identify and schedule critical paths for materials and components, assigning appropriate priorities to ensure timely delivery.
Attend meetings as a representative of the department, providing updates on material status, shortages, and priorities.
Interface with supervisors, managers, and other departments to address and resolve critical material problems and constraints.
Maintain and update a shortage report to track outstanding orders and communicate status and risks to management.
Create and issue internal orders and other relevant documentation to meet parts and materials requirements for ongoing projects.
Provide information and recommendations to adjust discrepant orders and exception messages, and cancel line items not received or returned to stock as needed.
Create new part numbers for site-specific parts and coordinate part number requests with internal suppliers.
Maintain accurate inventory records by using computerized inventory systems and manual filing systems, ensuring all transactions are properly documented.
Determine and manage priority items to ensure parts are delivered on time and are readily accessible to support project schedules.
Order and reorder materials, tools, and ground support equipment in alignment with aircraft delivery schedules and project needs.
Identify alternate and superseded part numbers to support continuity of supply and minimize delays.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales and other departments, to support effective planning and execution of multiple projects.
Essential Skills
0-3 years of experience in an aviation or material/parts environment, or demonstrated equivalent experience.
Planning and organizational skills necessary to prioritize and coordinate workload within a multiple project setting.
Interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective working relationships with the sales team, owners, outside counsel, and other departments.
Experience with purchase orders, materials management, and tracking of parts and components.
Ability to maintain accurate inventory records using computerized inventory systems and manual filing processes.
Strong communication skills to interact with suppliers, internal operations, supervisors, and management.
Attention to detail and accuracy in creating part numbers, internal orders, and documentation.
Ability to identify critical paths and assign priorities to ensure timely delivery of materials.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
1 year of experience in inventory planning and procurement (preferred).
APICS certification (preferred).
Experience working in an aviation environment, particularly with materials, parts, and ground support equipment.
Familiarity with SAP or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
Ability to analyze shortage reports and exception messages to make informed decisions on orders and inventory.
Comfort working in a project-based setting with changing priorities and timelines.
Interest in long-term career growth within a rapidly expanding organization.
Work Environment
This role is primarily onsite, providing close collaboration with operations, supply chain, and other internal departments. There is potential for a work-from-home option depending on business needs and performance. You will work in a project-driven aviation environment, supporting 3-6 month project assignments with the possibility of extension or contract-to-hire as the organization continues to grow and add hundreds of employees nationwide. The setting is fast-paced and deadline-driven, with frequent coordination across departments and suppliers. You will use computerized inventory systems and ERP tools such as SAP, along with standard office equipment, to manage orders, inventory, and documentation.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Wichita, KS.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00/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 fully onsite position in Wichita,KS.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 2, 2026.
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® 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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