Planner Scheduler
SUMMARY:
The Planner Scheduler assigns the correct product to specific orders and is responsible for the daily flow of products and parts for order fulfillment. This position releases work orders and schedules the different departments to make sure orders ship on time. This position requires communication with the sales team, procurement and supervisors. This position manages the ship and backorder, determining what orders can ship with backorders and what orders need to ship complete. The Planner Scheduler also assists with inventory control and works with procurement for material outages. The Planner Schedule may be the main point of contact for communication with specific customers, ensuring customer needs are met.
JOB DUTIES
- Assigns the correct product to specific orders and is responsible for the daily flow of products and parts for order fulfillment.
- Releases work orders and schedules the different departments to make sure orders ship on time.
- Enters and receives transfers.
- Checks for material outages/shortages.
- Communicates with sales, procurement and supervisors regarding order fulfillment.
- Provides system training as required.
- May be the main point of contact for communication with specific customers, ensuring customer needs are met.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Typically requires an associate's degree and two (2) or more years of related experience or an equivalent combination.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
- Ability to manage complex accounts.
- Background in scheduling and familiarity with procurement.
- Basic computer skills and system knowledge.
- Communication, collaboration, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: None required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: No Supervisory Responsibility
BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: No
COMPANY INFORMATION: Motion offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.
DISCLAIMER: This job description illustrates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and skills required. Management retains the right to add or modify duties at any time.
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What We Do
Genuine Parts Company (GPC), founded in 1928, is a global service organization engaged in the distribution of automotive and industrial replacement parts. We serve hundreds of thousands of customers from a network of more than 10,000 locations in 14 countries and have approximately 50,000 employees.
