Materials Planner – SAP MM/PP Expert for Inventory Optimization

Bosch USA; Pineville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) with matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life and disability protection

Job summary

Bosch Rexroth in Pineville, NC is seeking a Material Planner to ensure material availability and optimize planning throughout production. You will balance demand and supply, manage inventory, and collaborate with Purchasing, Suppliers, and Production to keep operations running smoothly.

The role requires 3–5 years in planning within manufacturing, strong SAP PP/MM experience, and solid MRP knowledge. Excellent communication and data analysis skills are essential, with a focus on continuous

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in SCM/Operations/Industrial Eng/Business.
• 3–5 years in materials planning or related roles in manufacturing.
• Strong SAP experience (PP/MM modules preferred).
• Solid understanding of MRP, lead times, forecasting models.
• Proficiency with Excel and data analysis tools.
• Excellent cross-functional communication and stakeholder presentation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure material availability by analyzing MRP results and balancing demand vs. supply.
• Manage inventory levels to avoid shortages and excess stock.
• Coordinate supply execution with purchasing, suppliers, and production.
• Maintain planning master data (lead times, lot sizes, safety stock, forecast parameters).
• Resolve supply risks and exceptions (expedite, reschedule, recovery actions).
• With a focus on optimization, drive continuous improvements in material planning processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

MRP

Forecasting

Cross-functional

Organizational

Education

Supply Chain/Operations/Industrial Eng/Business education

Tools

SAP PP/MM

Excel

Job description

Bosch Rexroth in Pineville, NC is seeking a Material Planner to ensure material availability and optimize planning throughout production. You will balance demand and supply, manage inventory, and collaborate with Purchasing, Suppliers, and Production to keep operations running smoothly.

The role requires 3–5 years in planning within manufacturing, strong SAP PP/MM experience, and solid MRP knowledge. Excellent communication and data analysis skills are essential, with a focus on continuous