ACARA Jobs
Manufacturing Planning Specialist
Apply- ID: 555857
- Posted: 12/8/2025
- Location: Scottsdale, AZ
- Category: LI - Manufacturing
- Job Type: Temp to Direct
- Duration: Contract to Di
Description
Acara Solution is seeking a Manufacturing Planning Specialist for our defense client, located in Scottsdale, AZ. This is a long-term contract position with a strong possibility of a contract-to-direct option. Onsite. The hourly pay rate for this position is $32.60 (possible flexibility).
This position requires the contractor to be able to obtain a Secret clearance (current U.S. Citizen). A secret clearance will be expected after start if one does not currently have it.
- As a Manufacturing Planning Specialist, you'll create production and material plans to include inventory goals and schedules.
- You'll oversee the master schedule and ensure compliance with material requirements for manufacturing, and manage the procurement planning for a medium-sized company.
- You may also develop material cost strategies and coordinate target pricing with the supply chain, while maintaining the forecast in the production and material planning tool and updating as needed.
- Monitor inventory levels and adjust plans to maintain optimal stock levels.
- Analyze capacity constraints and recommend solutions to improve workflow efficiency.
- Review engineering changes and update bills of material as needed.
- Prepare reports on production status, material readiness, and forecast updates.
- Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts or material shortages.
Job Requirements
Required Skills / Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree (an Associate's degree is acceptable with an additional 2 years of planning exp)
- Minimum 3 years of experience in production or material planning within a manufacturing operation.
- Min 2 years of experience with MRP/ERP systems.
- Min 1 year of experience and solid knowledge working under government compliance regulations.
Preferred Skills / Qualifications:
- Intermediate knowledge of concurrent engineering principles.
- Good multi-task skills while maintaining focus on details.
- Ability to prioritize program material needs with the supply chain and internal shops as appropriate.
- Understanding of engineering changes and their effect on the (BOM) bill of materials.
- Ability to understand, research, and reconcile financial errors.
Additional Information:
- Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
- In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
- Under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), all employees assigned to this client must provide documentation verifying their status as a 'U.S. Person', as defined in ITAR clause 120.15. A U.S. Person is a protected individual under the anti-discrimination provisions of U.S. immigration laws.
Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.