Logistics Clerk

Logistics Planning Analyst

Location: Onsite Schedule: Full-Time Experience Required: 5-7 Years

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About the Role

We are seeking experienced Logistics Planning Analysts to support supply chain, material planning, and order fulfillment operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for coordinating materials, production schedules, inventory levels, supplier communication, and customer order fulfillment to ensure products are delivered on time and production demands are met. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and thrives in a collaborative environment where problem-solving and cross-functional communication are essential.

Key Responsibilities

Material Planning & Supply Chain

- Develop and execute material plans to support production requirements.
- Coordinate material releases and inventory levels across plants, warehouses, and suppliers.
- Analyze sales orders and production schedules to determine material needs.
- Monitor inventory and proactively address shortages.
- Support engineering changes and new product introductions by adjusting material plans.
- Collaborate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery and resolve supply issues.
- Participate in cross-functional meetings to identify and solve material shortages.

Logistics & Production Planning

- Review production schedules, work orders, and staffing plans to determine material and resource requirements.
- Monitor workflow and material movement to ensure adherence to production schedules.
- Record and analyze production data, inventory levels, and material consumption.
- Revise schedules as needed due to shortages, design changes, or other production disruptions.
- Distribute production schedules and work orders to internal teams.

Customer & Order Management

- Manage customer orders and coordinate manufacturing capacity to support on-time delivery.
- Respond to customer inquiries regarding products, services, and order status.
- Monitor, prioritize, and track orders throughout the order-to-delivery process.
- Ensure compliance with customer and dealer requirements.
- Support documentation management and issue resolution.
- Process account adjustments, debits, credits, and related administrative activities.

Administrative & Reporting

- Maintain accurate records, schedules, and databases.
- Create reports related to inventory, production, labor costs, and operational performance.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization projects.
- Provide administrative support to sales and operations teams as needed.

Required Qualifications

- High School Diploma or GED required.
- 5-7 years of experience in logistics, supply chain, production planning, materials management, customer service, or related fields.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
- Exposure to inventory management, material planning, or supply chain operations.
- Experience working with ERP systems (SAP experience is helpful but not required).
- Understanding of shipping, logistics, and production planning processes.

Top Skills

- Attention to Detail
- Analytical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- Inventory & Material Planning
- Microsoft Excel

Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Waco, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $26.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Waco, TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Waco,TX.

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.

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 [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.