Sr. Planner/Scheduler

Rolls-Royce plc; Mankato Township (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

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Parental and family care leave

Tuition reimbursement

Long-term incentive plan

Job summary

Rolls-Royce plc in Mankato, MN is seeking a Sr. Planner/Scheduler to lead production planning and ensure on-time delivery. You will act as a liaison across Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Engineering, and Operations to develop and execute plans, drive improvements, and mitigate risks.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision-making, performance metrics, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to support business objectives and customer demand.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field + 4 years of experience in procurement, supplier, or materials management
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field + 2 years of experience in procurement, supplier, or materials management
• Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field
• JD/PhD in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field
• 6 + years of experience in procurement, supplier, or materials management, in lieu of a degree

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

Education

Associate’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management

JD/PhD in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field

6+ years of experience in procurement, supplier, or materials management, in lieu of a degree

Tools

SAP

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
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field + 2 years of experience in procurement, supplier, or materials management
• Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field
• JD/PhD in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field
• 6 + years of experience in procurement, supplier, or materials management, in lieu of a degree

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).

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.

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

• 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
• a long-term incentive plan

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.

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 pioneers cutting‑edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Closing date: October 16, 2026