Production Planner & Dispatch Flow Coordinator

Parts Town; Illinois; On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parts Town Pride – virtual tour and文化

Quarterly profit-sharing bonus

Team member appreciation events and認|n

Volunteer opportunities

Monthly IT stipend

Casual dress code

On-demand pay options

All traditional benefits including 401

Job summary

Parts Town is seeking a Workflow Coordinator (Internally known as Production Planner) to join the Continuous Improvement team. You will forecast daily dispatches, craft execution plans, and ensure the right staffing across the operation.

The role centers in the heart of the DC, monitoring conveyance and picking systems to keep our same-day shipping promise. You will coordinate with managers, provide operational feedback, and help clear jams while supporting the team with data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Experience in scheduling, forecasting or production planning.
• Solid understanding of distribution operations.
• Strong communication skills, especially over the phone/radio.
• Proficient in Excel and data analysis for decision making.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and operate in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Forecast daily production rates and plan labor to meet forecast.
• Monitor actual vs plan rates and adjust as needed.
• Coordinate with DC leadership on work assignments throughout the day.
• Release outbound work to ensure SLAs are met.
• Monitor automation systems and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Provide feedback to leadership and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Communicate system issues with external and internal support groups.

Skills

Forecasting

Scheduling

Production planning

Distribution operations

Communication skills

Data interpretation

Forklift familiarity

Excel

Tools

Excel

WAV vehicle awareness

Job description

Parts Town is seeking a Workflow Coordinator (Internally known as Production Planner) to join the Continuous Improvement team. You will forecast daily dispatches, craft execution plans, and ensure the right staffing across the operation.

The role centers in the heart of the DC, monitoring conveyance and picking systems to keep our same-day shipping promise. You will coordinate with managers, provide operational feedback, and help clear jams while supporting the team with data-driven decisions.