Scheduling Planner

Requisition

Onsite or Remote:
Onsite Position

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This position requires a proactive and detail-oriented professional to manage planning system outputs and inventory controls, ensuring optimal stock levels and high order fulfillment rates. This position plays a key role in aligning supply chain operations with business goals, making data-driven decisions that support customer satisfaction and operational excellence

A scheduling planner plays a vital role in aligning inventory levels with the dynamic needs of the business, directly supporting customer satisfaction by ensuring products are available when needed. This position involves daily efforts to maintain accurate forecasts and proactively monitor demand changes that could impact inventory. Skills required for this position also include strong analytical and planning abilities along with a positive mindset and proactive approach to problem solving and teamwork.

A scheduling planner oversees inventory daily by utilizing a variety of reports and Power Business Intelligence dashboards. On average, each planner is responsible for managing approximately 25,000 part numbers. This role directly impacts the business inventory goals each year as this position is responsible for managing their portion of approximately $400 million in inventory dollars. Planners collaborate with 1,569 vendors across multiple countries.

Addressing and overcoming language barriers is an important part of the role. Additionally, because of varying time zones, planners sometimes participate in meetings scheduled outside of standard business hours. In this role, planners are responsible for handling multiple reports each day. Tasks must often be prioritized based on the urgency and importance of specific issues. Flexibility is essential, as planners need to adapt to shifting priorities to ensure all critical work is completed effectively.

• Analyzing demand trends, forecasts, and inventory targets along with approving purchase orders to supply chain vendors based on system-generated recommendation
• Conduct root cause analysis, establish countermeasures, and maintain performance metrics to meet business plan objectives
• Review vendor performance reports monthly and work collaboratively with relevant departments to identify issues and implement effective corrective actions
• Proactively coordinate and fulfill customer firm future orders (FFO) and scheduled orders, ensuring all commitments are met on time. Communicate estimated time of departure (ETDs) to customers promptly and closely monitor order progress to guarantee that all parts are delivered as scheduled. Take necessary actions to resolve any issues that may impact on-time delivery, maintaining a strong focus on customer satisfaction
• Evaluate key performance indicators (KPIs) that include fill rate, inventory levels, the number of past due purchase orders, and backorder aging. These metrics provide a comprehensive view of planner performance by measuring how effectively customer orders are fulfilled, how well inventory is managed, the timeliness of purchase order completion, and the speed at which backorders are resolved.
• Actively collaborate with various departments—such as purchasing, customer care, sales, operations, and logistics—to share information, coordinate planning activities, and resolve issues that impact inventory management and order fulfillment. This cross-functional teamwork ensures alignment of business objectives and supports efficient, effective operations across the organization.
• Recommending system parameter adjustments to improve performance and efficiency
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Required Skills

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Materials Management, Logistics, Purchasing or equivalent work experience
• 3-5 years of experience in planning and supply chain execution is preferred
• APICS certification or work towards certification a plus
• May involve occasional travel

Preferred Skills

• Working knowledge of Materials Management processes including forecasting, planning and distribution
• Professional PC…