Project Scheduler

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The 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 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

Your profile

• You have 5–7 years of experience in project scheduling, with strong expertise in Microsoft Project
• You have a graduate degree, preferably in engineering or project management
• Familiarity with schedule integration in ERP or project management systems
• Project Management or Scheduling Certification (e.g., PMP, PMI-SP) is a plus
• You have proven ability to manage complex schedules for large-scale material handling or construction projects
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• You have working knowledge of material handling systems, mechanical installations, or construction scheduling
• Strong communicator with excellent verbal and written skills, able to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams
• Highly organized, skilled at multitasking, and thrives in fast-paced, customer-focused environments
• You have proven leadership, adaptability to shifting priorities, and the ability to drive project success through clear scheduling 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 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
• 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 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

Your working environment at Körber

Körber is pioneering cutting-edge sorting technology and solutions that shape the future of mail and parcel automation across Europe, North America, and Asia. Set new industry standards and champion customer-centric services and solutions with our dynamic Parcel Logistics team based in Irving, Texas, USA.

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

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 [email protected] . 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.

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If you have any questions or technical problems, please send us an e-mail to [email protected] . Brenda Suheili Hernandez Nazario is the responsible person for this job advertisement. We work with permanent partners and therefore ask recruitment consultants to refrain from contacting us by e-mail or telephone.