Operations Forecast & Dispatch Planner

Parts Town; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parts Town Pride

Quarterly profit-sharing bonus

Team member appreciation events

Volunteer opportunities

Monthly IT stipend

Casual dress code

On-demand pay options

Health insurance

401k with match

Employee assistance programs

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Professional development opportunities

Bi-weekly travel stipend

Safety shoes reimbursement

Job summary

Parts Town is seeking a Workflow Coordinator (Internally Production Planner) in Addison, IL. You will act as mission control for daily outbound activities, forecast daily dispatches, and craft execution plans.

You’ll monitor picking systems, alert leaders to issues, and help clear jams while supporting same-day shipping commitments. You will work with DC leaders, manage daily workloads, and coordinate with teams to adapt to changes.

Qualifications

• Experience in scheduling, forecasting or production planning.
• Solid understanding of distribution operations.
• Excellent communication, especially over phone/radio.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Willing to learn how to drive a small manlift.
• Ability to work Monday–Friday 12:30 PM–9:00 PM; Saturdays when needed.
• Ability to move around for long periods and lift up to 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Forecast daily production rates.
• Plan daily labor to meet forecast.
• Monitor and evaluate actual to plan rates.
• Coordinate with DC leadership on work changes.
• Release outbound work to ensure SLAs are met.
• Monitor DC automation systems and troubleshoot issues.
• Provide feedback to leadership on daily operations.
• Communicate with external and internal support groups on system issues.

Skills

Scheduling

Forecasting

Production planning

Data interpretation

Excel

Communication skills

Lifting 30lbs

Manlift operation

Job description

Parts Town is seeking a Workflow Coordinator (Internally Production Planner) in Addison, IL. You will act as mission control for daily outbound activities, forecast daily dispatches, and craft execution plans.

You’ll monitor picking systems, alert leaders to issues, and help clear jams while supporting same-day shipping commitments. You will work with DC leaders, manage daily workloads, and coordinate with teams to adapt to changes.