Material Planner

Siemens•Sacramento, CA

5h•$70,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Siemens Mobility Inc., Rolling Stock Division produces light rail vehicles, electric and diesel locomotives, and passenger coaches. Planner / Supplier Order Management Specialist 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline (business, manufacturing, or engineering) preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of procurement or supply chain management experience in a manufacturing environment, with experience managing supply chains with sole suppliers.
Proficient in SAP and highly proficient in MS Excel; well-versed in other MS Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Strong negotiating skills.
Experience in an engineer-to-order manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Strong technical knowledge in procurement, inventory control, and process control.
Results-oriented with the ability to plan and meet project deadlines, tenacious and assertive in driving solutions.
Skilled in evaluating and monitoring supplier capacity, with proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent written and oral communication skills; adept at building and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.
Keen attention to detail and accuracy, with experience in ISO 9000 (TS16949 and AS9100 a plus).

Responsibilities

Ensure continuous supply of materials and address any supply issues that may impact business operations.
Analyze purchase requisitions for accuracy and completeness. Expedite the approval process for urgent orders.
Review replenishment reports daily. Resolve price, delivery, or invoice issues with suppliers.
Collaborate with various departments to address demand requirements. Lead purchasing activities with manufacturing, planning, sourcing, and engineering to solve material supply issues.
Communicate between departments to allocate excess materials to projects. Ensure compliance with company guidelines, purchasing policies, and procedures.