Material Planner/Scheduler I

Company Description

Our drive and control technologies ensure efficient, powerful and safe movement in machines and systems of any size. We inspire our customers with intelligent components, tailored system solutions, and services – from fully connected applications to the factory of the future. Bosch Rexroth is dedicated to making the world a better place through innovation and technology. We are looking for associates who will take on our customers’ challenges with passion and persistence until the right solution is found and who will thrive in a face-paced, collaborative and exciting environment. 

Why work with Bosch Rexroth? 

• Challenging Projects: We are driven by innovation and being at the cutting edge of everything that we do. At Bosch Rexroth every day is different, and your time will be filled with interesting and exciting projects. 

• Amazing Colleagues: Our people make us who we are, and we are very proud of our diverse and skilled global team. Having a supportive and encouraging team around you can make all the difference. 

• Learning and Development: We want you to reach your fullest potential, for both yourself and for Bosch Rexroth. That’s why we actively promote growth and development. 

• Change the World: We want to give you the opportunity to not only drive your career forward but also to change the world. The work we do at Bosch Rexroth can make a big difference to the world around you. 

• Social & Value-Driven: We have a tradition of assuming social responsibility in all that we do. Our success, and our roadmap for the future, is based on our lived values. This covers everything, from community to the environment, to being a social employer. 
• Flexibility & Freedom: We strive to give you a balance between your work and home life, as well as the freedom to drive your career forward. 
• International Opportunities: We are a truly global, fully networked company, with locations in more than 80 countries all over the world

Job Description

• Monitor and adjust as necessary material master data settings for all parts to ensure the Safety Stock, supplier contact information, and all other necessary master data fields is correct.
• Determine items to be ordered, generate purchase orders, as well as following up on all changes that are proposed by the system.
• Constantly optimize material master data and other settings to obtain highest efficiency in acknowledging orders, producing orders, managing inventory and shipping material to meet customer demands.
• Monitor, analyze and improve key performance indicators for planning (e.g. delivery performance, inventory, costs).
• Lead continuous improvement efforts in the area of information flow between customer, sales and supplying plants to establish and improve the material supply chain and service level to the customer by applying lean principles.
• Support new product introductions (phase-ins/phase-outs) and engineering/revision changes with sales, production team and supplying plant to meet customer requirements while minimizing obsolescence risk.
• Start and manage escalations with suppliers to solve various types of issues in the supply chain.
• Data analysis for uncovering improvement potentials and determining root causes of supply chain issues.
• Perform other essential and related duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required and a minimum 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment

• Direct experience in production planning, scheduling, materials planning, or supply chain coordination preferred.

• Working knowledge of supply chain principles, including demand planning, inventory management, capacity planning, and production flow.

• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred)

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make informed decisions that balance customer demand, inventory levels, and production capacity.

• Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, along with Outlook and Teams.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally across production, procurement, customer service, and leadership teams.

• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining service levels and on-time delivery performance.

• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision, exercise sound judgment, and make data-driven decisions in a fast-paced environment.

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability