Production and Material Planning Specialist

Siemens Energy, Inc.; Richland (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Health benefits

Job summary

Grid Technologies in Jackson, MS is seeking a Production and Material Planning Specialist. You will own the master production schedule and material planning, aligning with capacity and customer demands to minimize downtime and improve delivery performance.

You will develop and optimize the MPS, analyze factory loading, coordinate daily with production supervisors, and run periodic MRP cycles to ensure timely availability of parts and materials, while managing inventory for efficient supply chain

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• 3–5 years of experience in production scheduling, material control, or supply chain planning in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of MRP and Master Production Scheduling principles; SAP PP/MM proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize the master production schedule (MPS) to meet delivery dates and maximize plant capacity.
• Analyze factory loading and resource availability to identify bottlenecks and adjust schedules.
• Coordinate daily with production supervisors to monitor progress and resolve execution issues.
• Run periodic material requirements planning (MRP) to ensure timely availability of parts and materials.
• Manage inventory levels to optimize working capital and prevent stockouts.

Skills

Analytical skills

MRP/MPS knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related business field

Tools

SAP (PP/MM)

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.

Production and Material Planning Specialist

About the Role

Job ID

305067

Location

United States of America

Mississippi

Remote vs. Office

Office/Site only

Company

Organization

Grid Technologies

Business Unit

Switchgears

Full-time

Experience Level

Professional / Experienced

A Snapshot of Your Day

Join our team at the Switchgears Jackson manufacturing facility, where you will play a pivotal role in ensuring business continuity and operational stability. You will take charge of production scheduling and material planning, aligning schedules with capacity and customer demands to minimize downtime and enhance delivery performance. As you develop and optimize the master production schedule, you will analyze factory loading and resource availability, proactively addressing potential bottlenecks. Collaborating daily with production supervisors, you will monitor progress and resolve execution issues, ensuring a seamless flow of resources throughout the manufacturing process. Your expertise in manufacturing planning and ERP/MRP systems will be crucial in driving supply chain efficiency and fostering collaboration among production, procurement, and logistics teams.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Will develop, maintain, and optimize the master production schedule (MPS) to meet customer delivery dates and maximize plant capacity utilization.


• Will analyze factory loading and resource availability to identify potential bottlenecks and proactively adjust schedules.


• Will coordinate daily with production supervisors to monitor progress against the schedule and resolve execution issues.


• Will execute periodic material requirements planning (MRP) runs to ensure timely availability of parts, components, and raw materials.


• You will manage inventory levels to optimize working capital while preventing stockouts or material-related production delays.


• You will track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as schedule adherence, material availability, and inventory turnover, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related business field.


• Typically 3 to 5 years of professional experience in production scheduling, material control, or supply chain planning within a manufacturing environment.


• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems, specifically SAP (PP and MM modules).


• Strong understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and Master Production Scheduling (MPS) principles.


• Excellent analytical problem-solving skills under tight operational deadlines.


• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without the 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
Grid Technologies
Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid! The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.

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

• Career growth and development opportunities


• Company paid Health and wellness benefits

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