Advanced Planner (Generator Components)

Siemens Energy, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Health and wellness benefits

Paid time off and holidays

401K with company match

Family building benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy, Inc. in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Generator Advanced Planner to forecast, schedule, and optimize capacity across manufacturing units.

You will interact with Project Management, Engineering, Accounting, Supply Management, and Manufacturing to track milestones and material availability, driving continuous improvement. The role emphasizes collaboration with Global Load Planning, Bid Management, and Manufacturing to balance resource loading, lead times, and customer requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in a related discipline with a Manufacturing focus, Business, or related field and 8+ years of proven industry experience.
• Strong background in SAP is essential.
• Proficiency in MS Project and Excel; Salesforce.com (SFDC) experience preferred.
• Forecasting experience and knowledge of Generator components advantageous.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation abilities for stakeholder engagement.
• Robust knowledge of problem-solving and process improvement methodologies.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship; internal transfers possible.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Global Load Planning and Service Marketing to support Sales and Service needs, providing estimates for available manufacturing slots.
• Work with Bid Management to develop proposals and lead-time/scheduling estimates.
• Partner with Manufacturing on resource leveling and Tak t execution, analyzing bottlenecks and coordinating optimizations.
• Produce and maintain Regular Production Schedules with accurate resource loading and milestones.
• Generate Manpower Estimates and Inventory Forecasts to support Plant Management and Project Management with Customer Requirements.

Skills

Forecasting experience

Analytical skills

Communication/presentation

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Business or related

Tools

SAP

MS Project

Excel

Salesforce (SFDC)

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

Join Siemens Energy as a Generator Advanced Planner in our vibrant Charlotte factory, where your passion for collaboration and continuous improvement will shine! In this dynamic role, you will engage with various organizational units, focusing on forecasting, inventory, and capacity planning. You will interact with teams such as Project Management, Engineering, Accounting, Supply Management, and Manufacturing to track progress, key customer milestones, and long lead material availability. This position offers you the autonomy to grow and cultivate diverse work experiences while making a significant impact on our operations.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Collaborate with Global Load Planning and Service Marketing to support Sales and Service needs, providing estimates for available manufacturing slots.
• Work closely with the Bid Management team and business partners to develop proposals and lead-time/scheduling estimates.
• Partner with Manufacturing on resource leveling and Takt execution, analyzing bottleneck resources and coordinating optimization efforts.
• Produce and maintain Regular Production Schedules, ensuring resource loading, actual status, and major milestones are accurately tracked.
• Generate Manpower Estimates and Inventory Forecasts to assist Plant Management and support Project Management with Customer Requirements and Scope Changes.

What You Bring

• A Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in a related discipline with a Manufacturing focus, Business, or a related field, along with 8+ years of proven industry experience.
• A strong background in SAP is essential.
• Proficiency in MS Project and Excel is required, with SFDC ([1] Salesforce.com) experience preferred.
• Previous forecasting experience and technical knowledge of Generator components are advantageous.
• Excellent analytical skills, solid communication, and presentation abilities, enabling you to build strong working relationships with internal and external partners.
• Robust knowledge of multiple problem-solving and process improvement methodologies.
• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.

Gas Services

Our Gas Servicesdivision offers Low-emission power generation through service anddecarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbinesunder one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunitiesthrough service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, weare more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicatedemployees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of thefuture, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is metreliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departmentsand factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth ofthe world's electricity generation.

Our global team iscommitted to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality bypushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy ofinnovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus ondecarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you canmake a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Rewards

• Career growth and development opportunities; supportivework culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Family building benefits
• Parental leave

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Siemens Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Aff… other categories protected by federal, state or local

law.