Sr. Planner Scheduler

Title: Sr. Planner Scheduler

Pioneer the next generation of innovation. Join us and you’ll develop your skills and expertise to the very highest levels, working in an international environment for a company known the world over for its brilliance.

Position Summary:

Plans and prepares production schedules for manufacture of industrial or commercial products

Key Accountabilities: 

• Expedites parts that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions
• Prepares purchase requisitions and maintains Schedule Agreement delivery schedules to obtain materials
• Develop and lead supplier development program. Initial focus is suppliers who are not performing and support Material Planners with their challenging suppliers.
• Involvement/introduction/transition of new suppliers with Strategic Purchasing and troubleshooting of parts/suppliers issues during the process
• Manage Production Critical process
• HOT part process and daily prep
• Keeps management abreast of progress, developments and pending problems
• Implements good housekeeping practices
• Conducts extensive follow-up activity to verify material shipment and receipt
• Provides training to personnel as needed
• Inputs, audits and reconciles information into computer system
• Coordinates implementation of Engineering Changes
• Promote a compliance culture in area of responsibility, and live the letter and the spirit of the Rolls-Royce Code of Conduct
• Perform special projects as required.
• Responsible for following ERP procedures and the company’s quality system.
• Responsible for following safety and environmental procedures.  Procedures can be found on our company intranet
• Special project as required
• Promote a compliance culture in area of responsibility and live the letter and the spirit of the Rolls Royce Code of Conduct.
• Perform special projects as required

Basic Requirements: 

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S without sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time
• Bachelor’s degree in Material Management or Business;  and 3 years experience of supplier, or materials management. OR 7 years experience of supplier or materials management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong understanding of computer applications and/or controlled systems.
• Strong level of analytical and problem solving ability.
• Strong level of interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with others.
• Strong understanding of modern inventory management principles
• Must be available to work all shifts and/or flexible hours
• Proficient with PC and MS Office Suite
• Familiar with plant operations/equipment and engine related components
• Familiar with low volume supplier challenges
• Knowledge of job-related product information
• SAP knowledge preferred

Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

At Rolls-Royce, we are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We foster a welcoming and innovative work environment that invests in you, giving you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference. 

Benefits

The Business Unit Power Systems of Rolls-Royce provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalization and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that are even cleaner and smarter and thus provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility.
 

We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These clean and technologically-advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.