Material Planner

Position Description Summary: Responsible for being a liason between the direct fullfilment program manager, demand planners and the DB Schenker BTS fullfilment site. Principal Accountabilities (The following is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all expectations.): · 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. The individual in this position must be capable of performing all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation. Working Environment: Assignment Complexity - Work on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors. Exercise judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Accountability - Use professional concepts in accordance with company objectives to solve complex problems in creative and effective ways. Impact of Decisions - Notable impact on corporate operations and fiscal health. Working Relationships - Regularly interact with peers, management, and senior management concerning matters of complex scope and discretion. Scope - Work on problems complex in scope. May determine methods and procedures on new assignments and may provide guidance to other lower level personnel.

Essential Functions: Must be able to pass any federal/state/local government, airport, or company-required background checks, clearances, and/or drug and alcohol tests. Knowledge and Skills (The following minimum requirements are normal guidelines and should not constrain the advancement of otherwise qualified personnel): 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.

Benefits:

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.

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