Strategic Demand Planner — SAP & Manufacturing

Siemens Gas and Power GmbH & Co. KG; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Development opportunities

Supportive culture

Health and wellness benefits

Paid time off

401K match

Parental leave

Job summary

Siemens Energy in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Demand Planner to support Engine Assembly scheduling and materials planning. You will interface with SAP to ensure materials are picked, confirmed, and staged for production, and assist in work center scheduling and capacity planning.

You will collaborate with shop floor teams, monitor demand, coordinate schedules and logistics, and help resolve bottlenecks. A strong Excel and analytical mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience in scheduling, production control, line supervision, industrial engineering, or a related field.
• Associate degree, skilled trade certification, or equivalent relevant experience required; bachelor's degree (BS/BA) preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Strong analytical and decision‑making skills, with the ability to evaluate options and determine appropriate solutions.
• Demonstrated team‑oriented mindset with a commitment to achieving shared objectives and organizational goals.
• Proven ability to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze production strategies, capacity plans, capital initiatives, and production requirements to support operational goals.
• Manage SAP planning activities, including MRP, conflict resolution, labor hour validation, and operational reporting.
• Monitor customer demand and coordinate production schedules, material logistics, and work center planning to ensure on‑time delivery.
• Partner with shop floor support teams to ensure tools, materials, and critical information are available to maintain production flow.
• Drive resolution of production issues, bottlenecks, and non‑conformance rework through daily operational reviews and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Generate performance metrics and production reports, track results against operating plans, and leverage advanced Excel skills to support data‑driven decision‑making.

Skills

Manufacturing scheduling

Production control

Industrial engineering

Team collaboration

Analytical decision making

Prioritization under pressure

Education

Associate degree

Skilled trade certification

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Siemens Energy in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Demand Planner to support Engine Assembly scheduling and materials planning. You will interface with SAP to ensure materials are picked, confirmed, and staged for production, and assist in work center scheduling and capacity planning.

You will collaborate with shop floor teams, monitor demand, coordinate schedules and logistics, and help resolve bottlenecks. A strong Excel and analytical mindset is essential.