Senior Project Scheduler (Remote work, US)

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The Senior Project Scheduler plays a key role in supporting material handling system projects by developing, maintaining, and managing detailed project schedules. This position is responsible for coordinating with cross-functional teams—including Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, and Leadership—to ensure accurate planning, tracking, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle. The Scheduler provides critical support for both quoting efforts and project execution, with a strong emphasis on schedule management, critical path analysis, and performance metrics. This high-visibility role contributes directly to the successful delivery of strategic initiatives.

Your role in our team

• You will develop, maintain, and update integrated project schedules using MS Project, Jira or other software for both quote and execution phases
• You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather task input, dependencies, durations, and milestones
• You will identify and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to schedule performance, including baselines, critical path, and milestones
• You will provide regular reporting and updates on schedule, health, variances, and forecasts to Project Management and Leadership
• You will support schedule reviews, scenario planning, and recovery plans when delays or risks are identified
• You will format and communicate schedule data in a clear and actionable way to various internal stakeholders
• You will manage and maintain multiple large-scale project schedules simultaneously, with task counts upwards of 5,000
• You will ensure schedule alignment with procurement, engineering, and installation timelines
• You will travel up to 25% to customer sites

Your profile

• You have obtained a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Project Management, or a related field
• You have gained 5 years of experience in project scheduling, supply chain planning, or operations coordination is required. 10 or more years is strongly preferred
• You have 5-7 years of strong expertise in Microsoft Project
• Your project Management or Scheduling Certification (PMP, PMI-SP) is a plus
• You can manage complex schedules for large-scale material handling, mechanical installation, or construction projects
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and scheduling tools, with familiarity in integrating schedules into ERP or project management systems
• You have strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• You have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• You can adapt to shifting priorities and perform effectively in high-demand, customer-driven environments
• You demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to influence project outcomes through effective schedule management and control

Eligible applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Your working environment at Körber

Körber is shaping the future of end-to-end supply chain automation across Europe, North America, and Asia with our cutting-edge material handling solutions and system integration expertise. Set new industry standards and champion customer-centric services and solutions with our dynamic Automation team based in Sandy Springs, Georgia, USA.

This full-time, exempt role offers a remote work setting.

Your benefits

• You will enjoy a flexible work environment that supports your work-life balance; we offer paid time off for parental leave and 22+ days off for personal time and holidays, including a week-long winter holiday closure
• You will have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with FSA or HSA options, and a 401(k) plan with a company match of up to six percent
• You are provided with several company-paid benefits, including vision insurance, short and long-term disability, basic life insurance plans, and educational and employee assistance programs

Can you see yourself in this profile? Then Körber is the right place for you. We look forward to getting to know you!

Equal opportunity employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity to all applicants. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial, and/or local law.

Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience, please contact us via jobs@koerber.com. We work with selected partners and therefore ask recruitment consultancies to refrain from contacting us by mail or telephone.

Disclaimer: The duties listed above are intended only as representation of the essential functions of this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change at the sole discretion of the employer. Nothing in this document alters an employee’s at-will employment status. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Individual compensation will be determined by various factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, experience, education, skills, location, and market and business considerations. Applications must be submitted via our career site.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S., this position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Recruitment Team

For questions please contact us via jobs@koerber.com. We work with selected partners and therefore ask recruitment consultancies to refrain from contacting us by mail or telephone.
Please apply exclusively via the “Apply now” button.

Recruiter: Alyssa Cuevas

Job Req ID: 9429

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