Advanced Planner (Generator Components)

Siemens Gas and Power GmbH & Co. KG; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global team

Remote/Flexible work

Medical benefits

Time off/Paid holidays

Learn@Siemens-Energy

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Siemens Energy in Charlotte invites a Generator Advanced Planner to join our factory. You will engage with multiple units to forecast demand, manage inventory, and plan capacity, ensuring timely production and smooth operations.

You will collaborate with Project Management, Engineering, Supply Management and Manufacturing to track milestones, develop proposals, and optimize resource loading. A BS in a related field and 8+ years of industry experience, plus strong SAP, MS Project and Excel

Qualifications

• BS degree in related field with manufacturing focus, plus 8+ years of experience.
• Strong SAP background is essential.
• Proficiency in MS Project and Excel; Salesforce.com experience preferred.
• Forecasting experience and knowledge of generator components are advantageous.
• Excellent analytical, communication and presentation abilities; strong stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Global Load Planning and Service Marketing to estimate available manufacturing slots.
• Work with Bid Management to develop proposals and lead-time/scheduling estimates.
• Partner with Manufacturing on resource leveling and takt execution for bottleneck analysis and optimization.
• Produce and maintain Regular Production Schedules with accurate loading, status and milestones.
• Generate manpower estimates and inventory forecasts to support Plant Management and Project Management.

Skills

Forecasting experience

Analytical skills

Communication & presentation

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Business related field

Tools

SAP

MS Project

Salesforce SFDC

Job description

Siemens Energy and Siemens Gamesa are becoming Omterra. "We energize society" by supporting our customers to make the transition to a more sustainable world, based on innovative technologies and our ability to turn ideas into reality. With nearly 100,000 employees around the world, we shape the energy systems of today and tomorrow.

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.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With +100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: [2] https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Rewards/Benefits

Here are examples of the rewards and benefits Siemens Energy offers:

• Opportunities to work with a global team
• Opportunities to work on and lead a variety of innovative projects
• Medical benefits
• Remote/Flexible work
• Time off/Paid holidays and parental leave
• Continual learning through the Learn@Siemens-Energy platform
• Access to a variety of employee resource groups

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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