Planner - Order Management

Company: Siemens Mobility
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: March 26, 2025

Job Description:

Pioneering 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. 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.

What your day-to-day may look like:

• 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.
  To thrive in this role, you will have:
  
  • 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.
    Preferred knowledge and experience:
    
    • 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).
      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.
      • 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!
        
        Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without needing current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
        
        Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html .
        
        The base salary range for this position in Sacramento, CA is $61,800 - $75,000. This position is eligible for overtime. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.
        
        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 link below to learn more about Siemens Mobility:
        
        Rolling Stock
        
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