Scheduling Planner

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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 role 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 hotéis 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 planners are 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 and varying timeДар zones, sometimes participating in meetings scheduled outside of standard business hours.

Task prioritization and adaptability are essential 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.
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• 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 disputes 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,發 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.
• Recommend ասել system parameter adjustments to improve performance and efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• 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 is a plus.
• May involve occasional travel.

• Working knowledge of Materials Management processes including forecasting, planning and distribution.
• Professional PC skills and systems knowledge including Microsoft Office suite (Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel i.e. pivot tables, V‑lookup, etc.).
• Consistently evaluates complex data sets and identifies trends to support effective inventory planning and operational improvements.
• Identif…