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Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7. \nThis position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, e.g., H-1B, TN, etc. Please do not apply if you will need immigration sponsorship for a work visa now or in the future, including sponsorship for H-1B, TN, etc., now or in the future. We are unable to hire individuals with CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT for this position as the position is not eligible for participation in the H-1B lottery program and is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship for a work visa.\nLocation: This position is onsite at the Royal Oak Service Center located in Royal Oak, MI. The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate.\nGeneral Summary of Job Responsibilities\nThe Associate Scheduler is responsible for supporting the coordination, scheduling and daily work and planning of resources specific to the assigned business unit.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nUtilize various systems to assist in monitoring work, creating/submitting orders and requests, observing data and making scheduling adjustments as necessary\nAssist in execution of a daily plan for the work; may include organizing and dispatching assignments, facilitating meetings, short-range forecasting, etc.\nCommunicate effectively in line with supported business unit processes/procedures; may include interacting with supervision, field operations, or other operational supporting groups\nSupport emergent matters in line with the business units' processes/procedures; may include escalations, volume monitoring, etc.\nPerform business unit specific tasks as needed; may include various reporting and taking appropriate action, identifying training opportunities, creating standards, etc.\nOther duties as assigned or may be necessary\nKnowledge/Skills/Abilities\nAbility to work effectively in urgent situations\nAbility to think and work independently\nTechnical skills to utilize various systems\nCommunication skills\nSkilled in organization and time management\nEducation/Experience Requirements\nHigh School Diploma in related studies 0 - 2 years of experience with scheduling or related work; customer facing; exposure to data and reports.\nWhy should you join our team?\nAt Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. 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