Planning Senior Specialist

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Salary Range: $69,000.00 To $73,000.00 Annually

The Senior Planning Specialist is responsible for coordinating, monitoring, and optimizing vehicle processing activities to ensure operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and adherence to company objectives. This role serves as a key liaison between operations, quality, logistics, transportation, and customer teams to manage daily workflows, production schedules, inventory movement, and process improvement initiatives. The Senior Planning Specialist is expected to provide leadership, analytical support, and strategic planning recommendations to support the continued growth and success of the VPC

This position is onsite, working Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm with one hour lunch.

As a growing organization, we offer numerous opportunities for professional growth.

Department: VPC

Reports To: Senior Manager

Responsibilities for a
Senior
Specialist:

• Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly operational plans to support production and shipping targets
• Monitor inventory levels, vehicle status, processing capacity, and shipment schedules to ensure customer requirements are met
• Coordinate with Operations, Quality, PDI, PIO, and Yard teams to ensure efficient vehicle flow
• Facilitate communication between internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure alignment on priorities and objectives
• Assist leadership in capacity planning, yard utilization, inventory management, and process optimization
• Provide guidance and mentorship to other planning department team members
• Analyze operational data and identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for process improvement
• Lead planning and execution of special projects, launches, campaigns, and customer requests
• Investigate operational issues and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency
• Support manpower planning by forecasting workload demands and staffing requirements
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements for a Senior Specialist:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Experience working with operational data, reporting, and KPI management
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet production deadlines
• Experience with in automotive logistics, vehicle processing, or supply chain operations
• Knowledge of inventory management systems, TMS, yard management systems, and production planning tools
• Experience leading projects or cross-functional teams

This role routinely uses standard office equipment, including a laptop computer and cell phone. The employee is generally required to spend long periods of time sitting, typing, and working at a computer. May require the ability to occasionally lift up to 30 pounds and transport items. Accommodation will be made based on ability and accessibility.

Total Rewards

The job is eligible to participate in GLOVIS EA's outstanding benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) Plan with $1/$1 matching up to plan provisions, as well as generous paid time off.

The estimated base salary range for the Senior Specialist is $ $69,000-$73,000. The salary range information provided is in accordance with applicable state and local laws regarding salary transparency that are currently in effect and may be implemented in the future. The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that GLOVIS EA reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting.

The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel.

GLOVIS EA is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity of all kinds .

GLOVIS EA does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other category protected by local, state, or federal laws. We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and…