Motion Automation Intelligence- Planner Scheduler

Genuine Parts Company•Eden Prairie, MN

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Associate's degree and two (2) or more years of related experience or an equivalent combination.
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.

Responsibilities

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.