Production Material Planner — Capacity & Inventory Focus

Siemens Gas and Power GmbH & Co. KG; Richland (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Health and wellness benefits

Paid Time Off

401K savings plan with company match

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy in Jackson, Mississippi is seeking an Entry Professional to support production planning and material control. You will help develop schedules, monitor inventory, and run MRP processes to enable on-time delivery.

This role emphasizes foundational planning tasks, with supervision and learning of company policies, and offers exposure to ERP systems and lean manufacturing concepts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; additional coursework, technical training, certifications, or experience in supply chain, manufacturing, operations, or business disciplines is preferred.
• Working knowledge of production planning, inventory control, Material Requirements Planning (MRP), and supply chain processes, with the ability to support efficient material flow and production execution.
• Experience utilizing ERP platforms, preferably SAP, to manage production, inventory, purchasing, and planning activities while maintaining accurate data and supporting operational performance.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to interpret production, inventory, and forecasting data, identify trends, and contribute to data-driven decision-making.
• Demonstrated leadership experience through military service, work assignments, team lead responsibilities, internships, volunteer organizations, student activities, or other collaborative environments, with the ability to influence outcomes and work effectively across teams.
• Understanding of manufacturing operations, production scheduling, Lean Manufacturing principles, and continuous improvement methodologies. APICS CPIM certification, or progress toward certification, is preferred and demonstrates a commitment to operational and supply chain excellence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules aligned with demand forecasts, material availability, and operational priorities to support on-time delivery and efficient production execution.
• Monitor raw material and component inventory through ERP systems, proactively identifying potential shortages or excess inventory to ensure uninterrupted production and optimized inventory performance.
• Execute Material Requirements Planning (MRP) activities and coordinate with purchasing and logistics teams to ensure the timely availability, tracking, and flow of materials across the supply chain.
• Analyze and compile production, inventory, and operational performance data to generate routine reports that support informed decision-making and continuous operational visibility.
• Support capacity planning efforts by providing accurate resource utilization, throughput, and output data, helping leadership balance production demand with available capacity.
• Identify, document, and communicate process inefficiencies and production planning insights, partnering with internal stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and adherence to production planning best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

ERP systems

Supply chain knowledge

Leadership experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

APICS CPIM certification or progress toward

Tools

SAP

Job description

Siemens Energy in Jackson, Mississippi is seeking an Entry Professional to support production planning and material control. You will help develop schedules, monitor inventory, and run MRP processes to enable on-time delivery.

This role emphasizes foundational planning tasks, with supervision and learning of company policies, and offers exposure to ERP systems and lean manufacturing concepts.