Parts Planner

Job Description

Job Title: Parts Planner

Working Pattern: Full Time

Working location: Brownstown, MI

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Why Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls-Royce, you’ll have the opportunity to create world-class power and propulsion solutions, pushing your problem-solving and ingenuity, to deliver real impact that puts safety first.

You’ll be given responsibility and the opportunity to grow in our high-performance culture. This is Infinite Potential. And it’s your chance to really shine and contribute to one of the world’s most recognized brands and a beacon for engineering excellence.

Position Summary

The Planner / Scheduler is the lead supply chain planning resource for the Gas Genset business across the Americas, a product line experiencing significant growth driven by surging demand from the Data Center market. This role owns the end-to-end stocking strategy for Gas Genset spare parts, from developing and implementing inventory models to managing supplier performance and ensuring on-time availability for customers. Working closely with Service, Parts Support, and Order Management teams, the Planner / Scheduler is a critical enabler of business growth and customer satisfaction in one of Rolls-Royce Power Systems' most dynamic segments.

What you will be doing

• Lead Gas Genset parts planning for the Americas, develop, implement, and continuously optimize the stocking strategy for spare parts in partnership with Service, Parts Support, and Order Management teams to support rapid business growth.
• Own SAP material planning execution, maintain and optimize Material Planning Master Data, set Reorder Points and Safety Stocks, execute demand planning using monthly forecasts, and process purchase orders to suppliers.
• Manage supplier performance and escalations, monitor supplier adherence to delivery schedules, expedite shipments as required, coordinate with internal transportation teams, and keep accurate material availability dates in SAP for Order Management.
• Drive inventory performance, meet organizational targets for part availability, on-time delivery, inventory levels, and Net Working Capital, and proactively escalate risks to urgent customer orders.
• Lead and support continuous improvement, participate in and lead CI initiatives related to planning processes and deliver special projects and reports as required by management.

Basic Requirements:

• Associate's degree in Business or Supply Chain with 3+ years of experience in supply chain, distribution management, inventory planning, or service operations, OR
• Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain with 1+ year of experience in supply chain, distribution management, inventory planning, or service operations, OR
• Master's degree in Business or Supply Chain, OR
• PhD in Business or Supply Chain, OR
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, distribution management, inventory planning, or service operations in lieu of a degree
• In order to be eligible for consideration, you must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S without sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time

Preferred Requirements:

• Hands-on SAP Material Planning experience (MM/MRP modules preferred) or strong working knowledge of an equivalent Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, combined with advanced data management skills using Excel, Access, or similar tools.
• Experience in spare parts planning, stocking strategy development, or supplier management in a fast-paced manufacturing or industrial environment — ideally supporting a high-growth product line or new market segment.
• APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP) or equivalent supply chain credential, with a strong analytical and problem-solving approach to managing complex, data-driven planning challenges.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities, work cross-functionally with Service, Order Management, and Finance teams, and communicate material availability and escalations clearly to internal stakeholders.

Power Systems is the Rolls-Royce business which provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalisation and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility.

We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These technologically advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.

Our vision is to ensure that the quality and dynamism that shaped our history continues into our future. It’s a bold pursuit, and we never stop striving to go further, faster, and better. We lead progress, creating the technologies that move us forward. If you’re driven to grow, to learn, and to make a lasting difference, this is where you belong.

Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics. We are committed to providing a respectful and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued and everyone can thrive.

Infinite Potential

Closing date: August 14, 2026

Job Category

Supply Chain Planning & Control

Job Posting Date

23 Jul 2026; 00:07

Pay Range

$68,255 - $110,915-Annually

Location:

Brownstown

Benefits

Rolls-Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan. Eligible employees may have the opportunity to enroll in other benefits, including health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; a flexible spending account; a health savings account; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Time Off; certain paid holidays; paid parental and family care leave; tuition reimbursement; and a long-term incentive plan. The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, employment type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.