Packaging Planner/Scheduler

Req ID 85004 | Gray Court, United States ZF Transmissions Gray Court, LLCJob DescriptionAbout the Team: This role manages the end to end flow of materials and information by planning, coordinating, and optimizing logistics activities to ensure on time, high quality delivery to and from suppliers and customers. It also maintains strong relationships, monitors KPIs, supports product launches, and uses systems like SAP and EDI to control inventory and material flow while following lean and automotive industry standards.What you can look forward to as a Planner/Scheduler: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.Communicate with customers and suppliers on a daily basis 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.Use SAP, EDI and other tools to keep track of stock, to steer physical material flow and to communicate demands internally and externally.Your profile as a Planner/Scheduler:Bachelors Degree or four (4) years of equivalent experience.Five (5) years’ experience in materials planning and/or customer planning.Two (2) years’ experience in Automotive Industry.Experience with an ERP system (SAP preferred).Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).Experience in logistics in the automotive industry.Experience in packaging preferred.Knowledge of ISO-9000, TS 16949 and ISO-14000 standards and requirements.Why you should choose ZF in Gray Court:A supportive collaborative team environmentAnnual Incentive PlanPaid Vacation401k PlanHealth Care BenefitsPaid Holidays A strong diversity cultureSupportive Employee Groups and community outreach activitiesBe part of our ZF team as Packaging Planner/Scheduler and apply now!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. Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran