Material Planner/shipping Specialist - Aerotek : Job Details

As a Material Planner/Shipping Specialist, you will be responsible for planning raw materials and packaging supplies to ensure resources required for product manufacturing are in stock and available. You will work closely with the Production Department to understand the production schedule and forecast appropriately to keep the plant stocked with necessary materials.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule all raw material and packaging supplies based on the production schedule, inventory on hand, and storage capacity.
• Coordinate with warehouse staff to ensure proper storage of all materials, shipping containers, and other needed supplies.
• Enter purchase orders in the purchasing system.
• Assist the purchasing department in researching, evaluating, and liaising with vendors.
• Enter raw material receipts and finished goods into the purchasing and inventory systems.
• Maintain both raw material and finished goods inventory reports, updating them daily.
• Assist with reconciliation of physical inventory and preparation of month-end reports as needed.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in inventory control.
• At least 2 years of experience in a planner role.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic and supportive work environment that values teamwork and professional growth. Enjoy the opportunity to work with a dedicated team while developing your skills in material planning and inventory management. Experience a culture that promotes work-life balance and continuous improvement.

Work Environment

You will work within a collaborative production and warehouse setting, utilizing SAP and Microsoft Excel to manage inventory and plan materials. The role involves coordinating with various departments to ensure smooth operations and maintaining inventory accuracy. The environment encourages communication and teamwork.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Benicia, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $27.00/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 Benicia, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2025.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any characteristic protected by law.