Demand & Capacity Planning Professional

Schaeffler; Seguin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Schaeffler is seeking a Supply Chain Planner to stabilize production, plan launches and end-of-life stages, and ensure SAP inventory accuracy. You will collaborate across VRM, Sales, and Customer Service to optimize materials and production resources.

Role requires SAP experience (SD/PP/MM/WM), CAM/MES tools, and strong communication. Location-based full-time position with potential after-hours work in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Business, or related field, or 4+ years relevant experience.
• 3+ years of experience with SAP (planning, inventory controls).
• Experience in Supply Chain Management modules SD, PP, MM, WM.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• 2+ years of professional experience in relevant fields.
• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Availability after hours and on weekends.
• Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Stabilize production demands for up to 2 years, coordinating with VRM, CDP Planners, Sales, and Customer Service Coordinators.
• Plan for New Product Launches, Model Rolls, Product End of Life stages, etc.
• Ensure inventory accuracy in SAP, manage COGI processes, and resolve blocked stock and inventory loss issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects.
• Provide backup/support for colleagues, including handling prototypes/sample orders.
• Collaborate with Production, Material Planning, and Customer Service teams.
• Maintain SAP Materials Masters and support BOM impact assessment for new productions.
• Optimize production planning to meet customer requirements using SAP, CAM, MES, etc. while maximizing plant and material resources.
• Manage supply shortages across all internal areas, providing data to support strategic decision-making regarding customer and plant costs.
• Monitor raw material levels to identify and contribute to cost related decisions.
• Analyze supply situations for each product line and product, including globally allocated materials.
• Track and improve production performance.

Skills

MS Office

Communication skills

Self-motivation

After-hours availability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics/Business

4+ years related experience

Tools

SAP

CAM

MES

Job description

General Information: This position involves providing innovative business solutions and leading project implementation to improve company processes and systems.

General Information: This position involves providing innovative business solutions and leading project implementation to improve company processes and systems.

Your Responsibilities

• Stabilize production demands for up to 2 years, coordinating with VRM, CDP Planners, Sales, and Customer Service Coordinators.
• Plan for New Product Launches, Model Rolls, Product End of Life stages, etc.
• Ensure inventory accuracy in SAP, manage COGI processes, and resolve blocked stock and inventory loss issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects.
• Provide backup/support for colleagues, including handling prototypes/sample orders.
• Collaborate with Production, Material Planning, and Customer Service teams.
• Maintain SAP Materials Masters and support BOM impact assessment for new productions.
• Optimize production planning to meet customer requirements using tools like SAP, CAM, MES, etc. while maximizing plant and material resources.
• Manage supply shortages across all internal areas, providing data to support strategic decision-making regarding customer and plant costs.
• Monitor raw material levels to identify and contribute to cost related decisions.
• Analyze supply situations for each product line and product, including globally allocated materials.
• Track and improve production performance.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics / Business Management or related field, or a minimum of 4 years relevant experience.
• 3+years of experience with SAP (e.g. planning, inventory controls).
• Experience in Supply Chain Management (modules SD, PP, MM, WM).
• Proficiency in MS Office tools.
• 2+ years of professional experience in relevant fields.
• Self – motivated and able to work under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Availability after business hours and on weekends.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment visa or other sponsorship.

As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.

Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.

Schaeffler is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive equal employment opportunities and consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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Your Contact

Schaeffler Motion Tech US

Ilse Gonzalez