Senior Project Scheduler

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The Senior Project Scheduler plays a key role in supporting material handling system projects by developing, maintaining, and managing detailed project schedules. This position is responsible for coordinating with cross-functional teams—including Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, and Leadership—to ensure accurate planning, tracking, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle. The Scheduler provides critical support for both quoting efforts and project execution, with a strong emphasis on schedule management, critical path analysis, and performance metrics.

This role also contributes to the delivery of strategic initiatives.

• Develop, maintain, and update integrated project schedules using Microsoft Project, Jira, or other software as required by Körber for both quote and execution phases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather task input, dependencies, durations, and milestones.
• Identify and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to schedule performance, including baselines, critical path, and milestones.
• Provide regular reporting and updates on schedule health, variances, and forecasts to Project Management and Leadership.
• Support schedule reviews, scenario planning, and recovery plans when delays or risks are identified.
• Format and communicate schedule data in a clear and actionable way to various internal stakeholders.
• Manage and maintain multiple small, medium, and large-scale project schedules simultaneously, with task counts upwards of 5,000.
• Ensure schedule alignment with procurement, engineering, and installation timelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Project Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project scheduling aligned with the responsibilities of this position is required; 10 or more years is strongly preferred.
• Experience working in high-demand, fast-paced customer environments.
• Familiarity with schedule integration in ERP or project management systems.
• Knowledge in project scheduling consistent with the duties and responsibilities of this position, with strong expertise in Microsoft Project. Jira knowledge is a plus.
• Proven experience managing complex schedules for large-scale material handling, oil & gas, or construction industries.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Working knowledge of material handling systems, mechanical installations, or construction scheduling.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to interact effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to influence project outcomes through schedule clarity and control, as well as contributing own ideas for improved execution efficiency.
• Project Management or Scheduling Certification (PMP, PMI-SP) is a plus.

Eligible applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

• You will enjoy a flexible work environment that supports your work-life balance; we offer paid time off for parental leave and 22+ days off for personal time and holidays
• You will have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with FSA or HSA options, and a 401(k) plan with a company match up to six percent
• You are provided with several company-paid benefits, including vision insurance, short and long-term disability and basic life insurance plans, and educational and employee assistance programs

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