We are looking for an experienced Senior Planner to support production and material planning activities for a manufacturing operation in Wilmington, Massachusetts. This is a Long-term Contract opportunity suited for someone who can balance inventory availability, schedule commitments, and cross-functional coordination in a low-volume, high-value environment. The ideal candidate brings strong planning expertise, sound judgment in resolving supply challenges, and hands-on experience with Oracle-based ERP systems.

Responsibilities:

Review vendor-driven material requests, confirm stock availability, and coordinate with planning teams to distribute inventory effectively. Adjust and communicate updates to production schedules while identifying risks that could interrupt manufacturing output. Take initiative to resolve planning, material, and scheduling issues by working closely with operations, purchasing, and related stakeholders. Escalate component shortages to purchasing and help drive urgent actions needed to protect production timelines. Convert approved requisitions into inventory reservations and ensure materials are issued accurately to the appropriate cost center. Create and process sales orders required for material movement, then coordinate delivery to internal requestors. Track and share performance metrics tied to schedule adherence, planning activity, material readiness, and documentation quality. Support planning activities within enterprise systems, with a preference for Oracle experience in manufacturing and inventory transactions. 5-10 years of planning experience in a low-volume, high-value, custom-configured capital equipment manufacturing setting. Strong working knowledge of production planning, inventory control, and material allocation processes. Experience using ERP platforms, with Oracle strongly preferred. Ability to interpret demand requirements and translate them into practical production and material plans. Familiarity with purchasing workflows, requisition handling, and inventory reservation activities. Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate effectively across planning, purchasing, and manufacturing teams. Proficiency in analyzing schedule commitments, shortages, and operational performance data to support decision-making. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .