Supply Chain Planner - Rolling Stock

Siemens; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 67,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K with company match

HSA/FSA, Commuter Benefits – starting

Tuition Reimbursement

Mentor Programs

Job summary

Siemens Mobility, Rolling Stock Division in Lexington, NC, seeks a Supply Chain Planner to ensure production readiness by timely PO placement, managing supplier relationships, and driving on-time materials delivery.

The role focuses on material planning, resolving supply chain challenges, and supporting cross-functional teams in an engineer-to-order environment. Strong analytical skills and proactive problem solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline – supply chain, business, manufacturing, or industrial engineering degree, or 5+ years of equivalent working experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with supply chain or procurement responsibilities.
• Strong MS Excel skills and data analysis capability.
• Familiarity with SAP and MRP systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze demand in ERP and create Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders.
• Perform excess inventory analysis and coordinate with the warehouse to manage excess stock.
• Negotiate with suppliers for quick buys and escalate PO delivery issues as needed.
• Drive PO acceptance and delivery confirmation with internal stakeholders.
• Monitor supply and demand imbalances and take corrective actions to resolve material shortages.
• Track Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) suppliers.
• Collaborate with Project Management and Strategic Procurement to address delays.

Skills

MS Excel

Analytical thinking

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain/related or 5+ years experience

Tools

SAP

MRP systems

Job description

Pioneering in America, from the first mile to the last. This is what drives us.

For more than 160 years, Siemens has been an integral provider of infrastructure, electrification, and transportation solutions in the United States. Automation’s impact on the railway industry is second only to the effects of digitalization. Combine them and the results are transformative! We work at the leading edge of this movement, applying our proven expertise in digitalization to rail infrastructure and automation. Our innovative solutions deliver greater safety, punctuality, reliability, and sustainability across the line, all while reducing costs for mass transit and freight transportation systems. We are continuously developing new answers for rail automation – often to questions that haven’t been asked yet.

Join the growing team at our world-class passenger railcar manufacturing facility in Lexington, NC! Siemens Mobility, Rolling Stock Division, is the North American market leader in the production of passenger coaches, locomotives, and light rail vehicles.

Position Overview

The Supply Chain Planner plays a key role in ensuring production readiness by timely Purchase Order Placement, managing critical supplier relationships, and driving the on-time delivery of materials. This role focuses on managing material planning, resolving supply chain challenges, overseeing procurement activities, and supporting cross-functional teams to maintain smooth operations in an engineer-to-order manufacturing environment. Success in this position requires strong analytical skills, effective communication, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Analyze demand in ERP, create Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders.
• Perform excess inventory analysis and coordinate with the warehouse to ensure availability of excess inventory while minimizing liability.
• Negotiate with suppliers for quick buys and elevate PO delivery issues as necessary.
• Drive PO acceptance and delivery confirmation process, partnering with internal stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Proactively monitor supply and demand imbalances and take corrective actions to resolve material shortages impacting production.
• Monitor Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) suppliers
• Collaborate with Project Management, Strategic Procurement, and other teams to address potential delays.

To thrive in this role, you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline – supply chain, business, manufacturing, or industrial engineering degree, or 5+ years of equivalent working experience.
• Worked on a supply chain or procurement role for over 3 years in a manufacturing environment
• Highly proficient in MS Excel skills.
• MRP systems knowledge, SAP Preferred.
• Strong negotiating skills
• Highly analytical with a proven ability to identify and resolve complex material-related issues.
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy

Why you’ll love working for Siemens!

• 11 paid holidays, 18 days of PTO
• 401K - 6% company match
• Freedom and healthy work-life balance– Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA/FSA, Commuter Benefits – starting Day 1!
• Solve the world's most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
• Engaging, challenging, and fast evolving, pioneering technological environment.
• Competitive total rewards package.
• Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them! Please take advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement program, Mentor Programs, and your development through online learning.
• Employee perks and discounts in addition to our 401k match and generous Paid Time Off

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without needing current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html. The base salary range for this position in Lexington, NC $66,708 - $78,336. The salary may be higher or lower depending on the budget and the candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.

$66,708 $78,336