Sr. Material Flow Planner

Rolls-Royce • Mankato, MN

3d • $84,351 - $137,071

About The Position

The Sr. Material Flow Planner designs and optimizes end-to-end material flow processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and support seamless logistics integration across the supply chain. The role applies LEAN principles and develops SAP-compatible solutions tailored to business requirements. It also plans and coordinates complex logistics processes, implements IT-supported planning tools, and supports logistics and supply chain initiatives through timelines, resource strategies, and cost calculations.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field and 4 years of experience in logistics planning, materials management, or material flow design; or
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field and 2 years of experience in logistics planning, materials management, or material flow design; or
• Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field; or
• JD or Ph.D. in Business, Engineering, or a related field; or
• In lieu of a degree, 6 or more years of experience in logistics planning, materials management, or material flow design.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident and authorized to work for any U.S. employer without sponsorship.
• Excellent knowledge of supply chain structures, material flow systems, and cost analysis.
• Excellent understanding of computer applications and/or controlled systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with others.
• Excellent understanding of modern inventory management principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize end-to-end material flow processes using LEAN principles to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and integrate logistics across the supply chain.
• Plan and coordinate complex, cross-functional logistics processes involving internal and external stakeholders.
• Implement and enhance IT-supported logistics planning tools, considering new and modified planning methods.
• Develop timelines, resource allocation strategies, and cost calculations for logistics and supply chain initiatives.
• Design, model, and implement SAP-compatible system solutions tailored to business requirements.

Benefits

• Base pay and discretionary bonus plan.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Flexible spending account.
• Health savings account.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off.
• Certain paid holidays.
• Paid parental and family care leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Long-term incentive plan.
• Relocation assistance, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree