Production Planner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life and disability protection

Job summary

Bosch Rexroth is seeking a Production Planner in the United States to plan and control production orders, coordinate with procurement and production teams, and optimize schedules for efficient manufacturing.

The role focuses on SAP-based order management, data quality, and cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Procurement, and Warehouse to ensure reliable planning and continuous improvement in production processes.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in SCM, operations, IE, business, or related field.
• 3–5 years of production planning or materials planning in manufacturing.
• Strong SAP experience (PP/MM) including creation, release, tracking, and closing of production orders.
• Solid knowledge of MRP, BOMs, routings, lead times, and scheduling principles.
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis for performance monitoring and decision support.
• Excellent cross-functional communication with Sales, Procurement, Warehouse, and Production.
• Ability to present planning constraints, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and control production orders from release to completion in SAP.
• Coordinate material availability with procurement, warehouse, and production teams.
• Proactively monitor production progress and adjust schedules to avoid bottlenecks.
• Maintain material master data and ensure data quality.
• Interface between Sales, Procurement, and Production for alignment across departments.
• Analyze capacity and workloads to support daily scheduling and long-term planning.
• Drive continuous improvements in production planning processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cross-functional communication

Data analysis

Strong organizational skills

Problem solving

Presentation of constraints

Education

Post-secondary education in SCM/Operations/IE/Business

Tools

SAP PP/MM

Excel

MRP knowledge

Job 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

As a Production Planner your duties and responsibilities will included, but are not limited to:

• Planning and controlling production orders in SAP/R3 from release to completion.
• coordinatingmaterial availability with procurement, warehouse, and the operational production teams.
• Proactivity is key: Monitoringproduction 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.
• Analyzingcapacity and workloads to support both daily scheduling and long-term strategies.
• With a focus on optimization,drivingcontinuous 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