Materials Planner

About the role

As a Material Planner, you will play a critical role in ensuring the right materials are available at the right time to support production schedules across multiple manufacturing areas. You will own the end-to-end inventory planning and coordination process, balancing material availability, inventory optimization, and financial accuracy within a structured Sales & Operations Planning (SIOP) framework. In this role, you will work cross-functionally with Scheduling, Procurement, Finance, and Accounting to estimate inventory requirements, align purchase orders with production needs, and maintain tight control over inventory accuracy. You will manage the full inventory lifecycle—from replenishment and consumption to the reduction of aging and excess stock—while ensuring data integrity between physical inventory and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Scheduling to determine material inventory levels required to meet production targets and future demand.
• Collaborate with Procurement to align material ordering, supplier deliveries, and purchase orders with production schedules.
• Estimate material and alloy requirements for short- and long-term plans while minimizing excess and aging inventory.
• Develop and execute strategies to reduce slow-moving, obsolete, and excess inventory, improving overall inventory turns.
• Ensure inventory accuracy between physical stock and SAP by leading spot counts, cycle counts, physical inventories, and driving corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Finance and Accounting to reconcile inventory accounts, support audits, manage inventory-related approvals, and ensure compliance with SIOP and internal controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in inventory planning, materials planning, or supply chain operations within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control, materials planning, and MRP processes, with hands-on experience using SAP or similar ERP systems and advanced proficiency in Excel and the MS Office Suite.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with a high degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communicator and collaborative partner, able to work cross-functionally with Scheduling, Procurement, Finance, and Operations to drive results.
• Legally authorized for employment in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
• Must be able to obtain an export license from the Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. Issuance of any required license is a prerequisite for this position.
• Ability to work with export-controlled technology in accordance with US export control law.

About the team

Our Gas Services division offers low-emission power generation through service and decarbonization. We provide zero or low-emission power generation solutions, including gas turbines, steam turbines, and generators. Our focus includes decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of the fleet.

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible.

Benefits

• Career growth and development opportunities; supportive work culture
• Company-paid health and wellness benefits
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Family building benefits
• Parental leave