Sr. Planner/Scheduler

Rolls-Royce plc; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with a

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Long-term incentive plan

Job summary

Rolls-Royce plc in Mankato, MN seeks a Sr. Planner/Scheduler to lead production planning and balance demand with supplier performance, inventory, and material availability.

You will liaise across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Engineering, and Operations to deliver on-time production plans. The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, KPI monitoring, and continuous improvement projects to optimize performance.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident; must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD) preferred.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Experience with S&OP, demand planning, and capacity planning processes.
• Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Procurement

Materials management

Supply chain management

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

S&OP

Demand planning

Capacity planning

Education

Associate's degree in SCM/Operations/Business/Engineering

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Operations/Business/Engineering

Master's degree in SCM/Operations/Business/Engineering

6+ years of procurement experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description Job Title: Sr. Planner/SchedulerWorking Pattern: Full-TimeWorking location: Mankato, MNRelocation 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 SummaryThe 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 doingOptimize 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 objectivesMonitor 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, ORBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field + 2 years of experience in procurement, supplier, or materials management, ORMaster’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field, ORJD/PhD in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field, OR6 + years of experience in procurement, supplier, or materials management, in lieu of a degreeIn 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 productAPICS/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.Our vision is to ensure that the quality and dynamism that shaped our history continues into our future. It’s a bold pursuit, and we never stop striving to go further, faster, and better. We lead progress, creating the technologies that move us forward. If you’re driven to grow, to learn, and to make a lasting difference, this is where you belong.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 PotentialClosing date: September 11, 2026Job Posting Date20 Aug 2026; 00:08Pay Range$68,255 - $110,915-AnnuallyLocation:Mankato, MNBenefitsRolls-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.