Buyer Planner at Aston Carter

Buyer Planner

We are seeking an experienced Buyer Planner to join our dynamic team. This role involves executing purchasing activities to support production and customer demand while ensuring timely delivery of materials.

Responsibilities:

• Execute purchasing activities to support production and customer demand.
• Place and manage purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery of materials.
• Support material and production planning across approximately 300 part numbers.
• Monitor demand and inventory levels to help prevent shortages or excess stock.
• Work closely with Operations and leadership to align supply with production needs.
• Maintain accurate data in ERP systems including NetSuite and Oracle.
• Track open orders, lead times, and supplier follow-ups.
• Use Excel and Microsoft tools to support planning, purchasing, and reporting needs.
• Assist with continuous improvement of purchasing and planning processes.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, small company environment.

Essential Skills:

• Experience in supply chain, procurement, and inventory management.
• Proficiency in NetSuite and Oracle.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain/procurement.
• Strong skills in Excel and Microsoft Office.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a significant advantage.
• Comfortable wearing multiple hats in a growing organization with start-up vibes.

Work Environment:

The office is located in Carlsbad, with work hours from 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Candidates can live anywhere within a reasonable commuting area. The company is family-owned with 25 employees, providing a great culture and environment for employees. The manufacturing/assembly area is on the second floor, accessible via stairs. While the role is onsite, there is flexibility on schedule once converted, along with a competitive pay rate and company benefits. The production team is primarily bilingual in English and Spanish.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Carlsbad, CA.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/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 Carlsbad, CA.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 6, 2026.