Planner Scheduler (SR)

Cooper-Standard Automotive • Sterling, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Planner/Scheduler is responsible for aligning customer requirements with manufacturing and material planning processes. This position serves as a primary customer contact for material-related matters, including shipments, purchase orders, delivery status, and customer order systems. The role monitors inventory, production priorities, supplier performance, and outbound logistics to support on-time delivery and efficient production operations.

Requirements

• At least two years of manufacturing scheduling experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively across customers, suppliers, and internal departments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet changing production needs.
• Ability to review inventory, scheduling, delivery, and supplier-performance information accurately.
• Ability to make timely schedule and material-order adjustments based on production priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or active pursuit of a four-year degree.

Responsibilities

• Review PPDS and SAP systems as well as work-in-process inventory to confirm sufficient material is available to meet daily production requirements.
• Monitor and maintain customer and vendor online systems.
• Coordinate outbound expedites to customers.
• Prepare and communicate customer delivery-status reports as required.
• Review warehouse receipts and tab runs, identify discrepancies, and support timely resolution.
• Order and coordinate stock from intercompany suppliers.
• Adjust production schedules and stock orders as needed to support priority jobs and production requirements.
• Monitor inventory associated with obsolete jobs, spot buys, and jobs that are out of line with production; file customer obsolescence claims when required.
• Monitor supplier delivery-performance ratings and challenge ratings when appropriate.
• Coordinate routing changes with the Shipping Department.
• Maintain effective communication with customers, suppliers, manufacturing, warehousing, and shipping personnel regarding material availability and delivery priorities.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, age, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
• A diverse workforce that fosters an environment where employees can flourish and provide superior service to customers.
• Opportunities for reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as certain state and/or local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level