Material Planner- Rolling Stock

Job Family: SCM-Procurement / Supply Chain LogisticsReq ID: 421940Pioneering 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.Position Overview:Siemens Mobility Inc., Rolling Stock Division produces light rail vehicles, electric and diesel locomotives, and passenger coaches. The MRP controller is a key member of the Order Management team and manages the critical and complex suppliers to ensure on time delivery of open purchase orders to support production demand.What you will be doing:

Perform Material Requirement Planning (MRP) tasks to buy items for multiple projects at Siemens Mobility.

Analyze demand in ERP, create Purchase Requisition and Purchase Orders.

Perform excess inventory analysis and coordinate with the warehouse for the availability of excess inventory. Minimize excess stock and ensure the business is left with minimum liability.

Negotiate with suppliers for Quick buys.

Possess flexibility and ability to shift priorities quickly and seamlessly.

React quickly to critical shortages and ensure purchase orders are placed in a timely manner.

Monitor changes in supply or demand (in quantity or timing) for material and correct imbalances.

Reviews, cancel or modify POs and set up rework POs per demand.

Lot size material to minimize inventory holding cost and transit cost based on the production schedule.

Create regular statistical reports and analyses for the left to buy parts for management.

Utilize supply and demand in SAP for demand planning and ensure that data is accurate and up to date and resolve any issues as required.

Monitor the Bill of Materials (BOM) and coordinate with Production planning, the engineering team, for discrepancies.

Take follow up actions with the suppliers concerning material shortages that affect production.

Assess volume requirements against planning assumptions.

Interpret and analyze Engineering drawings.

Coordinate with Material Program Managers for on-time release of purchase orders for critical parts.

Manage and track inventory transfer between within different projects and within other Siemens Mobility units.

What you will need to be successful in this role:

3 to 5 years of experience in Procurement / SCM in a manufacturing environment.

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline – Business, Commercial, Manufacturing, or Engineering degree. Master’s preferred.

Proficient MS Excel skills. Well versed other MS Office products (Word, PP & Outlook).

Tenacious and assertive driver who escalates in supplier organization as well as internally.

We would be impressed if you are:

Highly proficient in SAP ERP

Expert in advanced Excel (Macros, conditional logics and other advanced excess skills)

Have strong technical knowledge and understanding of procurement, inventory control, and process control.

Experience working in manufacturing environment.

Why you'll love working for Siemens:

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.

Please contribute to our social responsibility initiatives passionate about access to education, access to technology, sustaining communities, and positively impacting the community.

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

Diversity and inclusivity focused – Just named on the Forbes 2022 Best Employers for Diversity list!

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The salary range for this position in Sacramento, CA is $60,000- $80,900 per year. This position is eligible for over-time.Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: www.benefitsquickstart.com .Join the growing team at our world-class train manufacturing facility in Sacramento, CA. Siemens Mobility, Rolling Stock Division is the North American market leader in the production of passenger locomotives and coaches, and light rail vehicles.See links below to learn more about Siemens Mobility:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8nddK1NZSkhttps://www.mobility.siemens.com/us/en/portfolio/rail/rolling-stock.html#LI-FCEqual Employment Opportunity StatementSiemens is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.Reasonable AccommodationsIf you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please fill out the accommodations form by clicking on this link Accomodation for disablity form (https://www.siemens.com/us/en/company/jobs/search-careers/accommodation-for-disability.html) If you’re unable to complete the form, you can reach out to our AskHR team for support at 1-866-743-6367. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status.EEO is the LawApplicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. To learn more, Click here (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm) .Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination ProvisionSiemens follows Executive Order 11246, including the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. To learn more, Click here (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp%20EnglishformattedESQA508c.pdf) .California Privacy NoticeCalifornia residents have the right to receive additional notices about their personal information. To learn more, click here (https://new.siemens.com/us/en/general/legal/us-internet-privacy-notice-state-rights.html) .