Senior Project Scheduler Senior Project Scheduler

Körber Group

12d • Remote

About The Position

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 high-visibility role contributes directly to the successful delivery of strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Project Management, or a related field
• 5 years of experience in project scheduling, supply chain planning, or operations coordination is required. 10 or more years is strongly preferred
• 5-7 years of strong expertise in Microsoft Project
• manage complex schedules for large-scale material handling, mechanical installation, or construction projects
• proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and scheduling tools, with familiarity in integrating schedules into ERP or project management systems
• strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• adapt to shifting priorities and perform effectively in high-demand, customer-driven environments
• demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to influence project outcomes through effective schedule management and control
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management or Scheduling Certification (PMP, PMI-SP) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and update integrated project schedules using MS Project, Jira or other software 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 large-scale project schedules simultaneously, with task counts upwards of 5,000
• Ensure schedule alignment with procurement, engineering, and installation timelines

Benefits

• 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, including a week-long winter holiday closure
• access to medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with FSA or HSA options, and a 401(k) plan with a company match of up to six percent
• provided with several company-paid benefits, including vision insurance, short and long-term disability, basic life insurance plans, and educational and employee assistance programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees