Junnior Planner

Junior Planner (6‑Week Contract) On‑Site |

Marengo, IL Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00

PM Contract Length:

6 weeks (Leave of Absence coverage) We're hiring a Junior Planner to support day‑to‑day materials and production planning during a short‑term leave of absence. This is a hands‑on role for someone with manufacturing planning experience who can step in quickly, follow established processes, and help keep production running smoothly. You'll partner with Production, Purchasing, and Operations to support material availability, inventory accuracy, and on‑time delivery. Support material and production planning aligned with daily and weekly production schedules Monitor inventory levels and flag shortages or potential delays Review MRP outputs and help maintain planning data (lead times, safety stock, order quantities) Coordinate with Buyers and Production to resolve material issues and expedite parts when needed Communicate order status and material risks to internal teams Maintain accurate data in ERP/MRP systems Spend time on the production floor as needed to support planning activities Qualifications required 3+ years of experience in Materials Planning, Production Planning, or Supply Chain Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (Oracle, SAP, or similar) Excel skills (tracking, reporting) Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, on‑site production environment Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Marengo, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $31.00 - $35.00/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 Marengo,IL.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 15, 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® 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 for other accommodation options.