Production Planner

Bosch USA; Pineville (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bosch Rexroth in North Carolina is seeking a Production Planner to plan and control production orders in SAP, coordinate material availability, and ensure timely delivery. You will work cross-functionally with Sales, Procurement, Warehouse, and Production teams to optimize schedules and drive improvements.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in production/planning, strong SAP (PP/MM), and advanced Excel skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in SCM/Operations/Industrial Engineering/Business.
• 3–5 years in production planning in manufacturing.
• Strong SAP experience (PP/MM) including orders.
• Solid understanding of MRP, BOMs, routings, lead times.
• Proficiency with Excel and data analysis tools.
• Excellent cross-functional communication; interface between Sales, Procurement, Warehouse, and Production.
• Strong organizational skills; manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and control production orders in SAP/R3 from release to completion.
• Coordinate material availability with procurement, warehouse, and production teams.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to avoid bottlenecks.
• Maintain material master data and ensure data quality.
• Act as the key interface between Sales, Procurement, Warehouse, and Production.
• Analyze capacity and workloads to support daily scheduling and long-term strategies.
• Drive continuous improvements in production planning processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

SAP PP/MM

Excel

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Production planning

Communication

Education

Post-secondary education in SCM/Operations/Industrial Engineering/Business

Tools

SAP

Job description

Company Description Our drive and control technologies ensure efficient, powerful and safe movement in machines and systems of any size. We inspire our customers with intelligent components, tailored system solutions, and services – from fully connected applications to the factory of the future. Bosch Rexroth is dedicated to making the world a better place through innovation and technology. We are looking for associates who will take on our customers’ challenges with passion and persistence until the right solution is found and who will thrive in a face-paced, collaborative and exciting environment.

Company Description Our drive and control technologies ensure efficient, powerful and safe movement in machines and systems of any size. We inspire our customers with intelligent components, tailored system solutions, and services – from fully connected applications to the factory of the future. Bosch Rexroth is dedicated to making the world a better place through innovation and technology. We are looking for associates who will take on our customers’ challenges with passion and persistence until the right solution is found and who will thrive in a face-paced, collaborative and exciting environment.

Why work with Bosch Rexroth?

• Challenging Projects: We are driven by innovation and being at the cutting edge of everything that we do. At Bosch Rexroth every day is different and your time will be filled with interesting and exciting projects.
• Amazing Colleagues: Our people make us who we are, and we are very proud of our diverse and skilled global team. Having a supportive and encouraging team around you can make all the difference.
• Learning and Development: We want you to reach your fullest potential, for both yourself and for Bosch Rexroth. That’s why we actively promote growth and development.
• Change the World: We want to give you the opportunity to not only drive your career forward but also to change the world. The work we do at Bosch Rexroth can make a big difference to the world around you.
• Social & Value-Driven: We have a tradition of assuming social responsibility in all that we do. Our success, and our roadmap for the future, is based on our lived values. This covers everything, from community to the environment, to being a social employer.
• Flexibility & Freedom: We strive to give you a balance between your work and home life, as well as the freedom to drive your career forward.
• International Opportunities: We are a truly global, fully networked company, with locations in more than 80 countries all over the world.

Job Description

• Planning and controlling production orders in SAP/R3 from release to completion.
• coordinating material availability with procurement, warehouse, and the operational production teams.
• Proactivity is key: Monitoring production progress and adjust schedules to avoid bottlenecks.
• To guarantee planning reliability, accurately maintaining material master data and ensure data quality.
• Acting as the key interface between sales, procurement, and production to ensure smooth alignment across departments.
• Analyzing capacity and workloads to support both daily scheduling and long‑term strategies.
• With a focus on optimization, driving continuous improvements in our production planning processes.
• other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Post‑secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 3‑5 years of experience in production planning, materials planning, or supply chain roles within a manufacturing environment and hands‑on experience planning and controlling production orders from release through completion.
• Strong SAP experience required (PP/MM modules preferred), including creation, release, tracking, and closing of production orders.
• Solid understanding of MRP, BOMs, routings, lead times, and production scheduling principles.
• Proficiency with Excel and data analysis tools to monitor performance, identify trends, and support decision‑making
• Excellent cross‑functional communication skills, with experience acting as a key interface between Sales, Procurement, Warehouse, and Production.
• Confident in presenting planning constraints, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced production environment.

Additional Information

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization is not available.

Your well‑being matters at Bosch! We offer a competitive compensation and a benefits package designed to empower you in every area of your life. This includes premium health coverage, a 401(k) with generous matching, resources for financial planning and goal setting, paid time off, parental leave, and comprehensive life and disability protection. We’re investing in your success! Learn more about our full benefits offerings by visiting: https://www.myboschbenefits.com/public/welcome

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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans.