Demand Planner

Siemens; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 74,664 - 100,878; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Great Place to Work certification

Job summary

Siemens Mobility in Lexington, NC seeks a Demand Planner to ensure material availability and optimize inventory through SAP MRP planning and data-driven forecasting. You will coordinate with Project Managers, Material Managers, and Engineering to identify gaps and mitigate risks while driving end-to-end supply chain performance.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, advanced Excel analytics, and a track record in SCM and engineer-to-order environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; combination of education and Siemens experience considered in lieu.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in SCM and Demand/Materials Planning.
• Proficiency with SAP MRP; deep knowledge of MD04 and related master data settings.
• Advanced Excel skills for forecasting, data analysis, and reporting.
• Experience solving SAP MRP/process challenges with data-driven improvements.
• Experience in engineer-to-order manufacturing; manages multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Project Managers, Material Managers, and Engineering to identify unreleased, obsolete, or updated parts and develop mitigation plans.
• Apply SAP MRP (Planning module) to enter forecasted demand, manage planning parameters, and oversee the entire process.
• Develop a streamlined, low-risk materials planning strategy for assigned business segments and monitor end-to-end processes.
• Ensure plan execution, secure material availability, and improve inventory turnover.
• Collaborate with engineering, MRP controllers, order management, material managers, and strategic procurement to address gaps and shortages.
• Track metrics and generate reports, charts, and presentations to monitor performance and promote transparency.
• Drive process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and achieve continuous improvement.

Skills

SCM & Demand planning

SAP MRP knowledge

Excel advanced

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP ERP

MD61/MD62/MD63

MD04

Job description

Position Overview

As a Demand Planner at Siemens Mobility, you will play a key role in keeping North America's rail networks moving by ensuring the right parts are available at the right time. Leveraging data, forecasting, and strategic planning, you will help drive critical supply chain decisions that directly impact customer success and operational performance. If you enjoy solving complex challenges, influencing business outcomes, and turning insights into action, this is an opportunity to make a visible impact in a growing industry.

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html. We are a Great Place to Work® certified company, committed to creating an environment where innovation thrives and every voice matters.

What your day-to-day will look like

• Collaborate with Project Managers, Material Managers, and Engineering to identify unreleased, obsolete, or updated parts and develop mitigation plans.
• Apply your knowledge of the SAP MRP system (Planning module) to enter forecasted demand, manage planning parameters, and oversee the entire process.
• Work with cross-functional teams to develop a streamlined, low-risk materials planning strategy for assigned business segments, monitor end-to-end processes, ensure plan execution, secure material availability, and improve inventory turnover.
• Collaborate with engineering, MRP controllers, order management, material managers, and strategic procurement to address gaps and material shortages.
• Track relevant metrics and generate reports, charts, and presentations to monitor end-to-end performance and promote transparency.
• Drive process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and achieve continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree. Business, Commercial, Manufacturing, or Engineering Degree preferred. In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, a combination of education and relevant Siemens experience will be considered.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in SCM and Demand/Materials Planning.
• Proficient in SAP ERP Material Planning Modules, including but not limited to advanced application of transactions MD61, MD62, and MD63, comprehensive knowledge of MD04, thorough understanding of material master settings that impact MRP flow, and ability to review and interpret different stock types across multiple plants.
• Highly analytical with the ability to interpret large datasets and leverage advanced Excel functions, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and data visualization, to support forecasting and reporting.
• Demonstrated success solving complex SAP MRP and process-related challenges through data-driven analysis, innovative problem-solving, and process improvements.
• Experience in an engineer-to-order manufacturing environment, effectively managing multiple projects, balancing competing priorities, and meeting critical deadlines.

What would make you stand out

• SAP ERP expertise, including implementation, customization, or super-user experience.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to build strong cross-functional relationships.
• Proactive and results-driven professional who confidently drives issues to resolution and escalates when needed to ensure business objectives are met.

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without needing current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

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