Our company, a leader in the Early Childhood Education industry, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Scheduling and Production Planner. This role is crucial in ensuring the smooth operation of our Kitting and Amazon fulfillment production areas for our various business entities: Discount School Supplies, Really Good Stuff, and Steve Spangler Science. This role requires a creative and innovative individual who is adaptable and resilient in the face of challenges. Collaboration and teamwork are key, as is the ability to learn and grow quickly in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate flexibility and agility in all aspects of their work.

Primary Responsibilities:

- Manage and track orders from various streams, ensuring that specific milestones are met, and any delays or obstacles are identified early.

- Work closely with operations, sales, outbound shipping, and inbound teams across all organizations to ensure order and fulfillment goals are met.

- Clearly communicate the status of all orders within the pipeline, including future orders, and identify potential roadblocks or delays early in the process.

- Develop and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders, ensuring clear communication at all levels of the company.

Qualifications:

- Minimum of a High School Diploma; College experience preferred.

- 2-3 years of experience in a technical role or equivalent experience.

- Familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems, Enterprise Resource Planning, and Microsoft Excel.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Excellent organizational and time management skills.

- Creativity and innovation in problem-solving and process improvement.

- Proven ability to adapt and show resilience under pressure.

- Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.

- Fast learner with the ability to grow in a fast-paced environment.

- Flexibility and agility to adapt to changing priorities.

- Ability to multitask, with keen attention to detail.

- Proactive approach in identifying and addressing potential roadblocks.

- Excellent communication skills, ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization, from hourly employees to the CEO.

Success in this role will be measured by:

- Timely and effective communication about the status of all orders within the pipeline.

- Identification of potential roadblocks or delays early in the process.

- Maintenance of strong and effective relationships with all stakeholders.

- Achievement of customer-defined metrics.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Majority of work is conducted while standing or walking.
• Occasionally lifts packages up to 40 pounds.
• This position requires some daily tasks to be completed while sitting at a computer.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee sometimes works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to the risk of electric shock.
• Noise level in the work environment is moderate.
• Temperatures range from a low of 50 degrees in the winter to 90 or above in the summer.
• Dust and dirt can be airborne and at times may impact air quality.

Employee benefits:

• Full time employees are eligible for benefits the 2nd month of employment.
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Matching 401K
• Catered employee meals
• Paid PTO
• Tuition re-imbursement
• Weekly Paycheck
• Referral bonus

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees, employment applicants and other covered persons without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, religion or creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship status, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. Employees who require an accommodation to perform the essential functions, required skills or physical requirements for this position should contact Human Resources.