Strategic Material Planner – MRP & Production Control

Knorr Bremse Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health insurance

401(k) plan with company match

120 hours vacation per year

40 hours Personal Paid Absence

12 paid holidays

1 floating holiday

6 weeks paid parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Annual bonuses up to 4% of salary

Job summary

New York Air Brake, part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, seeks a production planning leader to drive MRP/production strategy, align with S&OP, and optimize material flow. You will monitor KPIs, manage schedules, and coordinate with Sales and Demand Planning to ensure on-time fulfillment.

The role emphasizes lean practices, cost-quality adherence, and continuous improvement within a global rail system environment. Competitive benefits and robust PTO are offered.

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving for production planning and scheduling.
• Experience with ERP systems and shop floor control modules.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools and data reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the MRP/Production strategy to meet S&OP schedules.
• Manage on-time customer orders and supplier delivery KPIs while controlling inventory turns.
• Maintain production schedules, floor stock, WIP, and related transactions.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Process Improvement

Communication Skills

Customer Orientation

Business Perspective

Product Knowledge

Tools

SAP

CRP/MPS/MRP Modules

Microsoft Office

Job description

New York Air Brake, part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, seeks a production planning leader to drive MRP/production strategy, align with S&OP, and optimize material flow. You will monitor KPIs, manage schedules, and coordinate with Sales and Demand Planning to ensure on-time fulfillment.

The role emphasizes lean practices, cost-quality adherence, and continuous improvement within a global rail system environment. Competitive benefits and robust PTO are offered.