Sr Planner/Scheduler

ZF; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ZF Gainesville, LLC in Gainesville, GA seeks a Sr Planner/Scheduler to ensure on-time deliveries for internal and external customers and to foster a strong logistics culture on the shop floor and across the supply chain.

The role develops and maintains production schedules, coordinates with internal and external suppliers, analyzes KPIs, and drives continuous improvement aligned with ZF’s production program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 0-3+ years’ experience in materials planning and/or customer planning in manufacturing.
• Two (2) years’ experience in Automotive Industry.
• Experience with an ERP system.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Good written and oral communication (e.g. presentations).
• Broad knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within supply chain planning.
• Experience with demand forecasting and/or planning methods.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain and improve information flow and ensure deliveries in the right time, to the right place, in the right quantity and quality and in the right condition.
• Create demands and/or production schedules for internal or external suppliers out of internal or external customer demands.
• Perform assigned product launch activities in corporation with internal and/or external suppliers or customers.
• Perform assigned activities in accordance with lean production principles and aim towards a total cost optimum.
• Develop, monitor, analyze, and/or improve KPIs for assigned logistics processes.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers and/or suppliers.

Skills

ERP system experience

MS Office proficiency

Written and oral communication

Supply chain planning concepts

Demand forecasting skills

Multi-tasking abilities

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

ERP System

Job description

Sr Planner/Scheduler

Country/Region: US

Location:

Gainesville, GA, US, 30507

Req ID 90989 | Gainesville 1, United States ZF Gainesville, LLC

Job Description

Position Summary:

To ensure in time deliveries for internal and external customers. To promote and ensure Logistics culture on the shop floor as well as within the whole supply chain.

Position Responsibilities:

• Create, maintain and improve information flow and ensure deliveries in the right time, to the right place, in the right quantity and quality and in the right condition.


• Create demands and/or production schedules for internal or external suppliers out of internal or external customer demands.


• Perform assigned product launch activities in corporation with internal and/or external suppliers or customers.


• Perform assigned activities in accordance with lean production principles and aim towards a total cost optimum.


• Develop, monitor, analyze, and/or improve KPIs for assigned logistics processes.


• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers and/or suppliers.


• Perform activities in coordination with other ZF departments related to process improvement, evaluation and documentation.


• Utilize information from internal/external customers, compare with parts/goods available and define production schedules and/or demands, while considering capacities available. Production schedules and/or demands must always reflect to the official production program of ZF.


• Communicate with customers daily to ensure parts/goods availability while keeping inventory within pre-defined levels.


• Serve as a liaison between customers, suppliers, and ZF while maintaining appropriate business conduct (values, demeanor, appropriate dress, etc.). This includes activities at internal and external facilities.


• Be the main contact for any issue regarding your parts/goods and customers (e.g. inventory inaccuracies, data flow errors, packaging shortages, etc.).


• Analyze root causes and define measures to ease the current issue and to improve the process for the future (following the principle of Continuous Improvements).


• Continuously improve delivery reliability to the customer (e.g. stabilizing procedures and processes).


• Coordinate changes of parts/goods numbers in a timely manner and together with other departments to minimize/eliminate excessive and obsolete inventory.


• Effectively respond and communicate in a timely manner with all customers, both internal and external.


• Follow internal guidelines and specific customer requirements as applicable.


• Assist in developing procedures and work instruction within the logistics department as needed.


• Participate in departmental meetings to aid in organizational planning, reaching objectives, and reviewing activities, results and policies.


• Follow all company and customer policies and procedures.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree


• 0-3+ years’ experience in materials planning and/or customer planning in manufacturing environment.


• Two (2) years’ experience in Automotive Industry.


• Experience with an ERP system.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).


• Good written and oral communication (e.g. presentations).


• Broad knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within supply chain planning.


• Experience with demand forecasting and/or planning methods.


• Demonstrate ability to multi-task, plan and problem solve.

Contact

Tammy Whitt

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DIVERSITY COMMITMENT:

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.

With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.

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What does DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) mean for ZF as a company?

At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility.