Sr. Planner / Scheduler

Job Title: Senior Planner/Scheduler

Job Category: Supply Chain Planning & Control

Job Level: Global Grade 9

Working Pattern: Full-Time

Working Location: Aiken, S.C.

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce, we take pride in being a business that has played a pivotal role in shaping the modern world and remain dedicated to driving progress forward; powering, safeguarding, and connecting people across the globe.

Joining Rolls-Royce means you will work on innovative, world-class engineering solutions, supported by a culture that values inclusion, creativity, and your ongoing professional development.

Rolls-Royce has been recognized as the top employer in the Engineering & Manufacturing category on the prestigious Forbes Top Employers for Engineers list for 2025. This ranking highlights our commitment to innovation, employee development, and fostering a collaborative environment where engineers can thrive.

Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.

We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. Be part of a team that sets the industry standard and drives groundbreaking solutions.

What you will be doing:

• Managing multiple external suppliers and procuring components to assure on time delivery.
• Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
• Prepares purchase requisitions and maintains Schedule Agreement delivery schedules to obtain materials.
• Keeps management abreast of progress, developments and pending problems.
• Negotiates delivery dates, expediting and other escalations with suppliers.
• Implements good housekeeping practices.
• Provides training to personnel as needed.
• Inputs, audits and reconciles information into computer system.
• Coordinates implementation of Engineering Changes.
• Promotes a compliance culture in area of responsibility, and live the letter and the spirit of the Rolls-Royce Code of Conduct.
• Performs special projects as required.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Management or procurement related field with 3 years of supplier, materials management, and planning/scheduling experience; or 7 years of supplier, materials management, and planning/scheduling experience.
• This position has a traditional work schedule (Monday through Friday).
• “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 Qualifications:

• Familiarity in the Manufacturing Industry environment with experience managing external suppliers.
• Proficient with SAP, PC, and MS Office Suite.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong understanding of computer applications and/or controlled systems.
• Strong level of analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Strong level of interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with others.
• Strong understanding of modern inventory management principles
• Familiar with plant operations/equipment and engine related components.
• Familiar with low volume supplier challenges.
• Knowledge of job-related product information.
• SAP knowledge preferred.

Work Condition:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Daily work is performed in an office environment where the employee is regularly requested to use a computer.
While performing physical demands of the work environment, employees are regularly requested to sit and manipulate small items such as a keyboard or mouse.
There are no specific vision requirements for this position.

Supply Chain Planning & Control13 Apr 2026; 00:04$66,320 - $107,770-AnnuallyGraniteville, SC

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.