Material Planner, Senior

DB Schenker; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

DB Schenker is seeking a Senior Material Planner to join its Salt Lake City team. The role involves overseeing material commitments, managing delivery orders, and improving operational efficiencies. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, demonstrating strong analytical and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Health care services

Vision coverage options

Dental coverage options

401(k) contribution plan with company match

Direct deposit

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience preferred.
• Exceptional interpersonal and analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the lead times of all delivery orders and resolve delays.
• Ensure safety procedures in dock operations are followed.
• Assist with onboarding new material planners.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

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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.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• 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 delivery orders placed on behalf of the customer and report any issues with lead times.
• Expedite SAP delivery orders to the site with assistance from internal and external partners.
• Review the customer’s build/ship plans ensuring the plan will meet the commitments based on the delivery dates.
• Able to identify areas of opportunity to help promote continuous improvement projects by putting together a project plan, proposal, and seeing the project through to completion.
• Manage dock operations for the site by ensuring all safety procedures are followed, training documentation is current/audited, and material is dispositioned and tracked correctly. Manage dock leads during business hours and ensure he/she can follow all processes and procedures for the site.
• Serve in a backup role for the build’s supervisor. Gaining an understanding of all systems, spreadsheets, and processes with the goal of running the department when the supervisor is not at the site.
• Assist with the startup of new buildings by ensuring all safety procedures are followed and all temporary/permanent areas are set up for daily operations with minimal supervision. Coordinates with local customer teams and construction on building startup projects and deliveries.
• Compiles and prepares data for manager meetings and can present data concisely. Identifies areas of improvement around material that can lead to financial and efficiency improvements.
• Coordinates with warehouse personnel in the planning and prioritization of all inbound and outbound material at the customer’s site. This includes coordinating direct deliveries to the customers site and drop trailers.
• Manages work tickets for the movement of material at the customers site and back to the warehouse so it can be re-inventoried.
• Assist with the onboarding for new material planners at the site and at other sites to help promote a smooth transition into the role. Manage and improve training documentation to promote success in the role and its responsibilities.
• Assist with payroll/HR issues and interview process when needed.
• Administer OTJ training sessions for team members and develop new training opportunities.Details/Specification/Explanation of the role specific skills
• This is a second tier level position.
• Exceptional interpersonal and analytical skills required.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• Generally, prefer 5+ years of related experience.
  
  

Benefits:

• 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.
• The option for separate vision coverage for eye exams, frames, and contact lenses.
• The option for separate dental coverage to cover preventative major and basic dental services.
• The company offers a pre-tax 401(k) contribution plan with a company match.
• We offer direct deposit to all employees.
• 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, plus 4 floating holidays.
  
  

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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