Order Planning Specialist
Who we are
Who you are:
We are always looking for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth and deliver results! Geotab is seeking Order Planning Specialist to join our Distribution & Logistics department. If you love technology, and are keen to join an industry leader — we would love to hear from you!
What you'll do:
The Order Planning Specialist ensures the seamless flow of our products to customers worldwide. This involves close collaboration with various teams, including Sales, Order Management, and the broader Supply Chain team, to plan, schedule, and monitor the entire orders cycle. This position is responsible for guaranteeing a positive customer experience, while ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of our products.
How you'll make an impact
- Ensure the timely processing and delivery of customer orders by reviewing open orders and coordinating with the order team to release packing slips to the warehouse for picking, primarily using Microsoft Dynamics D365.
- Assess the impact of sales orders on inventory and scheduling requirements by reviewing and analyzing them in D365, with the support of Excel and dashboards.
- Utilize D365 system-generated delivery dates and business guidelines to schedule customer orders effectively.
- Identify and resolve order exceptions, including urgent delivery requests, special staff orders, and customer order delays due to supplier purchase order issues, taking proactive steps to minimize customer impact and ensure timely communication.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to proactively monitor inbound shipments, leveraging dashboards and tracking numbers to identify and address potential delays or issues that could impact customer orders.
- Provide timely and accurate order status information, including estimated ship dates, to customers and internal stakeholders. Offer proactive solutions, such as partial shipments, to address potential delays or fulfill urgent requests.
- Contribute to balanced order management and optimized SKU utilization by helping identify and address global inventory imbalances across warehouses, ensuring the timely delivery of complete solutions.
- Proactively monitor inventory levels by analyzing inventory dashboards to quickly identify and address potential issues such as low stock alerts or inaccurate safety stock settings. Escalate unresolved concerns to stakeholders to ensure system accuracy and prevent stockouts.
- Collaborate with various global operation teams such as purchasing and fulfillment to adjust plans based on supply chain disruptions (e.g., delays, quality issues).
- Facilitate sales order line splitting to manage SKU revisions and transitions, optimizing inventory usage.
- Identify and resolve system-related issues, such as duplicate orders or incorrect items.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to resolve order-related issues in real-time.
- Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders regarding order status and updates.
- Contribute to the maintenance of departmental knowledge resources (e.g., Wiki).
- Engage in continuous improvement efforts focused on optimizing processes and material availability, leveraging and expanding expertise in D365 order management functionality to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
What you'll bring to the role
- Post-Secondary Diploma/Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- 3 - 5 years of required previous experience in a similar role.
- Strong understanding of demand planning, procurement, inventory management, and order fulfillment.
- Expertise in order processing, including scheduling, tracking, and managing exceptions.
- Knowledge of inventory optimization and managing stock levels.
- Ability to analyze data to identify trends and improve efficiency.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and ERP systems (D365 a plus).
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Exceptional time management and organizational skills.
- Proactive approach to improving processes and optimizing inventory.
- Familiarity with products, including regional variations.
Why job seekers choose Geotab
Flex working arrangements
Home office reimbursement program
Baby bonus & parental leave top up program
Online learning and networking opportunities
Electric vehicle purchase incentive program
Competitive medical and dental benefits
Retirement savings program
*The above are offered to full-time permanent employees only
How we work
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Geotab will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.
We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes and when people are hired. We will ensure the accessibility needs of employees with disabilities are taken into account as part of performance management, career development, training and redeployment processes. If you require accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information about our diversity and inclusion as well as accommodation policies and practices, please contact us at careers@geotab.com. Geotab provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Geotab complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Geotab expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Geotab's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. If you would like more information about our EEO program or wish to file a complaint, please contact our EEO officer, Klaus Boeckers at HRCompliance@geotab.com. For more details, view a copy of the EEOC's Know Your Rights poster. By submitting a job application to Geotab Inc. or its affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively, “Geotab”), you acknowledge Geotab’s collection, use and disclosure of your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Click here to learn more about what happens with your personal data.Apply for this job
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