Planning Coordinator

Planning Coordinator

Actalent is seeking a Planning Coordinator to manage engineering projects, secure logistical requirements, and support supplier selection decisions. The role focuses on material availability updates, stakeholder communication, escalation management, and re‑use strategy implementation.

• Manage engineering projects to meet logistical requirements and support supplier selection.
• Identify stakeholders and provide updates on material availability.
• Take independent actions and drive Level 1 escalations, contributing to Level 2/3 escalations.
• Define and implement re‑use strategies for modules and sub‑components.
• Perform operational tasks supporting engineering projects and factories from a logistical perspective.
• Proactively involve stakeholders and ensure accountability within the project and Supplier Account Team (SAT).
• Share key information on project material availability, critical paths, and costs.
• Analyze solutions to minimize impact on boundary conditions and involve SAT as necessary.
• Advise S&P PL and other stakeholders on PLM activities, risks, opportunities, and solutions.
• Support configuration changes in engineering projects while maintaining PLM requirements.
• Plan changes sequentially and prioritize timing and costs in the project.
• Lead alignment efforts for changes impacting multiple projects.
• Translate project updates to individual targets for project coordinators and execute necessary actions.
• Perform impact analysis and present results to stakeholders.
• Resolve and prevent potential material availability issues.
• Contribute to defining supply chain management requirements and defend them to stakeholders.
• Lead cross‑sector improvement projects from specification to full deployment.

• Experience in engineering, materials planning, and project management.
• Strong understanding of inventory tracking, work orders, and BOMs.
• Proficiency with MRP systems and project coordination.
• Experience in logistics and production planning within manufacturing/engineering.
• Proficiency in materials planning, engineering management, and schedule planning.
• Experience with SAP, SAP ERP, and supply chain management.
• Skills in ERP and strategic planning.

• BS or MS Degree in Supply Chain/Logistics, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Business Administration required.
• Minimum of 2 years post‑college related work experience.
• Experience in the semiconductor or technology industry.
• Preferred experience in project management and supply chain.
• Experience in planning and logistics processes in a high‑tech, low‑volume environment is a plus.

Hybrid work model: 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home (Monday and Friday not both). Business casual dress code. Typical schedule 8 am – 5 pm with slight flexibility.

• Contract to Hire
• Wilton, CT

Pay range $40.00 – $47.00 /hr

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) – pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (voluntary life & AD&D)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, vacation or sick leave)

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and science services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market.

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any protected characteristic.