Senior Industrialization Planner

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers – amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility – our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers – amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility – our people are problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, who are looking for a place to make an impact. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Major responsibilities

• Determine stocking strategies, should the new product be stocked or built to order at Available-For-Customer (AFC) date.
• Responsible for component and finished goods inventory levels both at time of product launch and at product discontinuation.
• Ensure the RFQ process with SSO/Purchasing is getting responses in a timely manner and frequently review material lists of critical components necessary to maintain the new product release schedules.
• Lead discussions with the Master Scheduler/Finished Goods Planner and plant Production Control Analysts to review inventory planning parameters required to successfully launch a product and maintain its supply chain health during initial production ramp-up or product phase-out.
• Coordinate the material requirements, purchase orders, and inventory plans to support all prototypes and pilot builds as well as acceleration into steady state operations (Post AFC), ensuring material availability for all pilots and prototypes to support the product development timeline.
• Coordinate and execute the Pre/Post AFC master schedule which includes working with the Master Scheduler/Finished Goods Planner to comprehend the monthly production of safety stock or targeted finished goods inventories.
• Creating, modifying, and maintaining realistic material, manufacturing, and procurement strategies for new product introduction and phase-out projects of diverse scope.
• Support for End-Of-Life material planning activities for product discontinuation to minimize inventory impact due to obsolescence.
• You will be reporting to local Sourcing manager in the team.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Manufacturing Engineering/Supply Chain or equivalent.
• Minimum 3-5 years of related experience (i.e. Production and Inventory Control, Operations, Purchasing, or Manufacturing Engineering).
• Experience in material control/production planning environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple disciplines.
• APICS Certification.
• Advanced manufacturing systems planning knowledge – SAP system requirements.
• Scheduling experience in job shop and/or flow manufacturing environment.

Key Competency Requirements

• Possess well-rounded knowledge in supply chain, materials planning and logistics.
• Proficient in dealing with language and cultural barriers.

Travel

You will have limited travel to U.S. and international Rockwell Automation locations.

Rockwell Automation offers holistic benefits and programs to support your physical, financial, and mental well-being.

What We Offer:

• Health Insurance including comprehensive In-patient coverage along with Top-up plans for voluntary coverage upgrade.
• Out-Patient benefits including clinical consultation, prescribed medication, telemedicine, health screening, dental & vision.
• Life and Accident Protection – covering death and disability due to natural cause, illness, and accident.
• Hybrid & Remote flexible work options along with Paid Time off
• International Travel and medical assistance
• Retirement Benefits – Contributions to Employees Provident Fund scheme, Gratuity and Voluntary participation in National Pension System (NPS)
• Personalized well-being program for healthy lifestyle changes, Clam mindfulness subscription, EAP program and Childcare Creche services at corporate rates.

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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