Parts Planner

About the role

As the lead supply chain planning resource for the Gas Genset business across the Americas, you will own the end-to-end stocking strategy for Gas Genset spare parts. This role is critical in supporting rapid business growth and customer satisfaction in one of Rolls-Royce Power Systems' most dynamic segments, driven by surging demand from the Data Center market.

Responsibilities

• Lead Gas Genset parts planning for the Americas, developing, implementing, and continuously optimizing the stocking strategy for spare parts in partnership with Service, Parts Support, and Order Management teams.
• Own SAP material planning execution: maintain and optimize Material Planning Master Data, set Reorder Points and Safety Stocks, execute demand planning using monthly forecasts, and process purchase orders to suppliers.
• Manage supplier performance and escalations: monitor supplier adherence to delivery schedules, expedite shipments as required, coordinate with internal transportation teams, and keep accurate material availability dates in SAP for Order Management.
• Drive inventory performance to meet organizational targets for part availability, on-time delivery, inventory levels, and Net Working Capital; proactively escalate risks to urgent customer orders.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives related to planning processes and deliver special projects and reports as required by management.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Business or Supply Chain with 3+ years of experience in supply chain, distribution management, inventory planning, or service operations, OR
• Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain with 1+ year of experience in supply chain, distribution management, inventory planning, or service operations, OR
• Master's degree in Business or Supply Chain, OR
• PhD in Business or Supply Chain, OR
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, distribution management, inventory planning, or service operations in lieu of a degree.
• U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident; must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on SAP Material Planning experience (MM/MRP modules preferred) or strong working knowledge of an equivalent Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, combined with advanced data management skills using Excel, Access, or similar tools.
• Experience in spare parts planning, stocking strategy development, or supplier management in a fast-paced manufacturing or industrial environment — ideally supporting a high-growth product line or new market segment.
• APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP) or equivalent supply chain credential, with a strong analytical and problem-solving approach to managing complex, data-driven planning challenges.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities, work cross-functionally with Service, Order Management, and Finance teams, and communicate material availability and escalations clearly to internal stakeholders.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, disability, life, and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Flexible spending account and health savings account.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid Time Off, paid holidays, and paid parental and family care leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Long-term incentive plan.
• Discretionary bonus plan.

Pay

$68,255 - $110,915 annually.

Location: Brownstown, MI. Full-time position. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.