Rolls-Royce plc

Parts Planner

Rolls-Royce plc$68K — $110K *
Novi, MI 48375In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in Business or Supply Chain with 3+ years of relevant experience, OR
  • Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain with 1+ year of relevant experience, OR
  • Master's degree or PhD in Business or Supply Chain, OR
  • 5+ years of related experience in lieu of a degree
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident authorized to work without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Gas Genset parts planning and optimize stocking strategy to support growth.
  • Execute SAP material planning, manage master data, and process purchase orders.
  • Monitor supplier performance and delivery schedules, expediting when necessary.
  • Drive inventory performance to meet availability and on-time delivery targets.
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and manage special projects.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards package with base pay and discretionary bonuses.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
  • Paid Time Off and certain holidays observed.
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Title: Parts Planner

Working Pattern: Full Time

Working location: Brownstown, MI

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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.


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.

About Rolls-Royce plc

Rolls-Royce plc is a British multinational engineering company that designs, manufactures, and distributes power systems for aviation, marine, and energy markets. The company was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in London, England. Rolls-Royce is a leading provider of power systems for civil and military aircraft, and is also a major supplier of power systems for marine vessels. The company's energy division provides power systems for the oil and gas industry, as well as for power generation and other industrial applications. Rolls-Royce has operations in over 50 countries and employs over 50,000 people worldwide.
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