Material Planner

Job Overview

Responsible for being a liaison between the direct fulfillment program manager, demand planners and the DB Schenker BTS fulfillment site. 

What will you enjoy doing (duties/tasks)

• Ensure that all commitments from the various demand planning groups are within the agreed upon product lead times 
• Resolve delays in providing the needed material within the agreed upon timeline 
• Manage the lead times of all POs placed on behalf of the customer and report on agreed upon lead times 
• Expedite PO’s as needed 
• Ensure the recommit process is followed as needed 
• Review the back log report and coordinate any exculations with the supplier and review these recommits and any rejected expedited requests 
• Review the suppliers build/ship plans ensuring the plan will meet the commitments based on the PO commit dates. 
• Review potential on time shipment, OTS, issues to eliminate any orders shipping after the scheduled date or OTS and document the issues and report on these issues weekly. 
• Manually scheduling of orders falling outside of the product's scheduled lead time with the supplier and identify reasons why product is not schedule within lead time 
• Monitor lead time of all POs ensuring the POs are shipped within lead time and reporting on the lead time commitment obtainment and manage the process why the lead time was not obtained to correct any issues. 

What you need to succeed (Qualifications, experience, skills, attributes)

• This is an intermediate level position. 
• Exceptional interpersonal and analytical skills required. 
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred, high school diploma program or equivalent required. 
• Generally prefer 2-4 years of related experience.

Why You will Love DB Schenker

Many of our jobs come with great benefits-including healthcare, ways to save for the future, and opportunities for career advancement.

• Earn up to 3 weeks' Vacation over the course of your first year + Holidays + Sick Days
• Full Health Insurance after 60 days (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs) 
• Career Advancement. We are strong believers in continual training and development for our people. Your success is our success
• Your Safety is important to us, so we will provide protective gear
• Health Advocacy support for you and your family
• Company Paid life insurance
• Company paid Short-Term Disability
• 401(k) option 

How to Get Started

You can begin by applying above or visit us at https://dbschenker.com/global/careers

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DB Schenker is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. DB Schenker is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Medical

We offer a number of plans for a variety of health care services and supplies, including preventative care, inpatient and outpatient services and prescription drugs.

Vision

The option for separate vision coverage for eye exams, frames, and contact lenses.

Dental

The option for separate dental coverage to cover preventative major and basic dental services.

401(k)

The company offers a pre-tax 401(k) contribution plan with a company match.

Direct Deposit

We offer direct deposit to all employees.

Holidays

On a calendar year basis, the Company pays all employees 6 major holidays, including New Year's Days, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.

At DB Schenker, you are part of a global logistics network that connects the world. A network that allows you to shape your career by encouraging you to contribute and truly make a difference. With more than 76,000 colleagues worldwide, we welcome diversity and thrive on individual backgrounds, perspectives and skills. Together as one team, we are Here to move.

Equal Opportunity Employer–minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity