Specialist - Material Management

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) matching

Schaeffler Academy training

Job summary

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG in Fort Mill, SC, is seeking a Supply Chain Planner to manage delivery planning and capacity analysis for production support. This role analyzes demand, creates prioritization guidelines, and coordinates with master planning to improve overall efficiency.

The candidate will track deliveries, handle deviations, and apply calculations to balance loads. A structured, proactive, and collaborative work style is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering or similar
• Solid experience or strong understanding of material management, planning, or supply chain operations
• Good analytical skills and the ability to evaluate planning scenarios and capacity impacts
• Confident handling of planning-related tools and calculations; experience with demand-capacity checks is an advantage
• Structured, proactive, and cooperative working style with strong problem-solving skills
• External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment visa or other sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule the delivery of parts, materials, and components to support production and other assigned supply chain processes.
• Analyze demand and capacity, and evaluate scenarios to sustainably optimize delivery sequence, quantities, and timing.
• Develop scheduling and prioritization guidelines based on demand-capacity checks to ensure reliable planning decisions.
• Monitor daily work order sequencing and manage weekly sequence planning on a daily basis.
• Perform or oversee non-routine load balancing calculations to support optimized planning results.
• Work closely with master planning to align plans and improve overall supply chain efficiency.
• Track scheduled deliveries and initiate appropriate measures whenever deviations occur.

Skills

Demand planning

Material management

Analytical skills

Planning tools

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related

Tools

Schedule planning software

Job description

Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule the delivery of parts, materials, and components to support production and other assigned supply chain processes.
• Analyze demand and capacity, and evaluate scenarios to sustainably optimize delivery sequence, quantities, and timing.
• Develop scheduling and prioritization guidelines based on demand-capacity checks to ensure reliable planning decisions.
• Monitor daily work order sequencing and manage weekly sequence planning on a daily basis.
• Perform or oversee non-routine load balancing calculations to support optimized planning results.
• Work closely with master planning to align plans and improve overall supply chain efficiency.
• Track scheduled deliveries and initiate appropriate measures whenever deviations occur.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering or similar
• Solid experience or strong understanding of material management, planning, or supply chain operations
• Good analytical skills and the ability to evaluate planning scenarios and capacity impacts
• Confident handling of planning-related tools and calculations; experience with demand-capacity checks is an advantage
• Structured, proactive, and cooperative working style with strong problem-solving skills
• External applicants must be authorized to work in the US without employment visa or other sponsorship

At Schaeffler, our success is driven by our employees. We value what you bring to our business, which is why we are committed to providing you with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that gives you and your family the care you need to lead healthy, productive lives. This includes amongst others the following:

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Employees receive access to a range of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, ensuring their well-being and peace of mind.
• Generous retirement savings options: The company provides competitive 401(k) matching contributions (up to 6%), empowering employees to build a secure financial future.
• Professional development opportunities: The company invests in its employees' growth by offering skill development workshops, and ongoing learning and development programs. Through our Schaeffler Academy you will have access to a state-of-the-art and comprehensive learning and training offering.
• Wellness initiatives: Employees have access to wellness programs and resources aimed at promoting physical, mental, and emotional health, fostering a supportive and thriving work environment.

As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.

Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.

Schaeffler is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive equal employment opportunities and consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.