Sr. Planner/Scheduler

Rolls-Royce Power Systems; Mankato (MN); In loco; USD 68.000 - 111.000; Tempo pieno

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Discretionary bonus

Total rewards package

Descrizione del lavoro

Rolls-Royce Power Systems in Mankato, MN, is seeking a Sr. Planner/Scheduler to lead production planning and ensure on-time delivery while balancing demand, supplier performance, and inventory.

You’ll liaise across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Engineering, and Operations to develop and execute production plans, drive improvements, and mitigate risks. The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, KPI monitoring, and reporting to leadership.

Competenze

• Associate’s degree in SCM or related field + 4 years of experience in procurement, supplier, or materials management.
• Bachelor’s degree in SCM or related field + 2 years of experience in procurement, supplier, or materials management.
• Master’s degree in SCM or related field, or JD/PhD in SCM or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in procurement, supplier, or materials management in lieu of a degree.
• U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residency; authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Mansioni

• Optimize inventory levels by managing safety stock and adjusting purchase orders to meet production requirements and supplier targets.
• Support S&OP and capacity planning to align production with demand and objectives.
• Monitor KPIs such as On-Time Delivery, schedule adherence, inventory turns, forecast accuracy, and capacity utilization.
• Prepare performance reports and dashboards for leadership, offering data-driven insights and corrective actions.

Conoscenze

Inventory management

Sales & Operations Planning

Capacity planning

Data analysis

Dashboards

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in SCM / related field

Associate’s degree in SCM / related field

Master’s degree in SCM / related field

JD/PhD in SCM / related field

Strumenti

SAP

Descrizione del lavoro

Working location: Mankato, MN

Relocation assistance will be provided if applicable.

Job Description

Job Title: Sr. Planner/Scheduler

Working Pattern: Full-Time

Working location: Mankato, MN

Relocation assistance will be provided if applicable.

Why Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls-Royce, you’ll have the opportunity to create world-class power and propulsion solutions, pushing your problem-solving and ingenuity, to deliver real impact that puts safety first.

You’ll be given responsibility and the opportunity to grow in our high-performance culture. This is Infinite Potential. And it’s your chance to really shine and contribute to one of the world’s most recognized brands and a beacon for engineering excellence.

Position Summary

The Sr. Planner/Scheduler leads production planning activities to ensure on-time product delivery while balancing customer demand, supplier performance, inventory, and material availability. Acting as a key liaison between Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Engineering, and Operations, this role develops and executes production plans, drives continuous improvement, mitigates supply chain risks, and uses data-driven decision-making to support business objectives.

What You Will Be Doing

• Optimize inventory levels by managing safety stock, monitoring excess and obsolete inventory, and adjusting purchase orders to support production requirements while meeting supplier delivery targets.
• Support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and capacity planning to align production with customer demand and business objectives
• Monitor and analyze key performance metrics—including On-Time Delivery (OTD), schedule adherence, inventory turns, forecast accuracy, capacity utilization, and past-due orders—to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Prepare performance reports and dashboards for leadership, providing data-driven insights and recommending corrective actions to improve operational performance.

Basic Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field + 4 years of experience in procurement, supplier, or materials management, OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field + 2 years of experience in procurement, supplier, or materials management, OR
• Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field, OR
• JD/PhD in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field, OR
• 6 + years of experience in procurement, supplier, or materials management, in lieu of a degree
• In order to be eligible for consideration, you must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent. Resident Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S without sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Preferred Requirements

• Good overall knowledge and understanding of the product
• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD) preferred.
• Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Experience with Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), demand planning, and capacity planning processes.
• Good knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (SAP preferred).

Power Systems is the Rolls-Royce business which provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalization and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility.

We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These technologically advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.

Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics. We are committed to providing a respectful and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued and everyone can thrive.

Infinite Potential

Closing date:

October 16, 2026

Job Posting Date

02 Oct 2026; 00:10

Pay Range

Pay ranges for remote employees are based on the state where the employee resides and may vary from the posted range.

$68,255 - $110,915-Annually

Location

Mankato, MN

Benefits

Rolls-Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan. Eligible employees may have the opportunity to enroll in other benefits, including health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; a flexible spending account; a health savings account; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Time Off; certain paid holidays; paid parental and family care leave; tuition reimbursement; and a long-term incentive plan. The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, and employment type.

The Business Unit Power Systems of Rolls-Royce

provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalization and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that are even cleaner and smarter and thus provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility.

We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These clean and technologically-advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.