MRP Controller - Master Planner

Siemens Energy

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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Health and wellness benefits (company)

Paid Time Off and holidays

401K savings plan with company match

Family building benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy in Charlotte, NC is seeking a combustion master planner to manage SAP master data, master scheduling, and MRP for level-loaded manufacturing. The role includes resolving SAP issues, change management, metrics reporting, and long-term planning to ensure on-time delivery.

You will lead production scheduling activities, mentor Operations Management teams, and coordinate capacity and outsourcing initiatives. A strong, cross-functional manufacturing background is essential.

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree (BS/BA) or Associates Degree with equivalent experience.
Minimum of 5 to 8 years manufacturing experience in scheduling, line supervision, industrial engineering or production control.
Strong knowledge of MRP, master scheduling systems, SAP, and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Cross-functional experience in manufacturing, order/project management, purchasing/vendor support, and multidisciplinary team environments; machining and welding knowledge is an asset.
Excellent communication, decision-making, and teamwork skills, with the ability to evaluate options and drive results collaboratively.

Responsibilities

Manage SAP master data, including routing structures, material masters, work centers, and MRP controller responsibilities.
Serve as SAP OPP power user and mentor for Operations Management and Planning teams.
Own production slotting, order acceptance rules, and conversion of demand into detailed production schedules to support level-loaded manufacturing.
Establish and monitor production lead times, throughput targets, and performance metrics, reporting actual results against plan.
Analyze production capacity, requirements, and strategic plans; coordinate qualification activities and support capital and outsourcing initiatives.
Lead production change management, contract reviews, R6 manufacturing readiness reviews, and annual router/BOM updates to ensure delivery commitments, production readiness, cost targets, and operational standards are met.

Skills

Cross-functional experience

Communication

Decision making

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree

Tools

SAP

MRP systems

Excel

MS Office

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

As a combustion master planner, you will be responsible for the master scheduling and material requirement planning for the Charlotte Combustion Components manufacturing department. Your day will consist of order acceptance according to level loading strategy, resolution of SAP issues/concerns, facilitation of change management, metrics reporting, long term planning, and continuous improvement.

How You’ll Make an Impact

Manage SAP master data, including routing structures, material masters, work centers, and MRP controller responsibilities.

Serve as SAP OPP power user and mentor for Operations Management and Planning teams.

Own production slotting, order acceptance rules, and conversion of demand into detailed production schedules to support level-loaded manufacturing.

Establish and monitor production lead times, throughput targets, and performance metrics, reporting actual results against plan.

Analyze production capacity, requirements, and strategic plans; coordinate qualification activities and support capital and outsourcing initiatives.

Lead production change management, contract reviews, R6 manufacturing readiness reviews, and annual router/BOM updates to ensure delivery commitments, production readiness, cost targets, and operational standards are met.

What You Bring

Bachelors Degree (BS/BA) or Associates Degree with equivalent experience.

Minimum of 5 to 8 years manufacturing experience in scheduling, line supervision, industrial engineering or production control.

Strong knowledge of MRP, master scheduling systems, SAP, and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Demonstrated cross-functional experience in manufacturing, order/project management, purchasing/vendor support, and multidisciplinary team environments; machining and welding knowledge is an asset.

Excellent communication, decision-making, and teamwork skills, with the ability to evaluate options and drive results collaboratively.

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.

About The Team

Gas Services

Our Gas Services division offers Low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. Zero or low emission power generation and all gas turbines under one roof, steam turbines and generators. Decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.

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: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

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