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Supply Chain Material Planner

Schindler
Hanover, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/4/2025

Location: Hanover (Logistic Ctr), PA, United States
Job ID: 83203

We Elevate... Quality of urban life


Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. By joining us, you don’t just become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.


Join us as a

Supply Chain Material Planner


Your main responsibilities


MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Analyze the demand of assigned purchased materials, including forecasting and material master data set up.
  • Create purchase orders within the specified time period. Responsible to assure that all PO data (price, quantity, due date, etc.) is accurate.
  • Maintain control of purchase orders, amendments, shipping notices, and other documents to assure accurate retention of records and compliance with company norms and government regulations.
  • Communicate with supplier(s) on purchase order data deviations.
  • Follow up daily with supplier(s) on any past due PO’s, and future PO’s.
  • Measure and track supplier(s) on time delivery performance.
  • Report out any risks to Stock (MTS) and Make-To-Order (MTO) materials to manager.
  • Communicate, with full transparency, the purchase order status to internal Supply Chain customer(s) when asked. Communicate in advance of any potential issues, delays, etc.
  • Participate in Material Rejection Notice (MRN) process, and closely monitor any open tasks in your queue.
  • Collaborate with other internal departments on new component introduction. Industrialization, First Article Inspection, etc.
  • Analyze shipping methods and monitor the cost of inbound freight for both domestic and international suppliers.
  • Assist in managing inventory levels and values (Networking Capital).
  • Assist in coordinating the run-out of materials where in relation to the introduction of new components. Avoid Excess & Obsolete (E&O) impact.
  • Be a leader in company goals, cultural beliefs and code of conduct.

What you bring

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS
Education/Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, or similar field is preferred.
  • At least two years of experience in purchasing/planning.

Math Ability:
  • Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
  • Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables where no standardization exists.

Computer Skills:
  • Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office and Enterprise Resource Planning software.
  • SAP experience is preferred.

What’s in it for you?

  • Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
  • Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - Effective from first day of hire.
  • 3 weeks’ vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and 8 Company Observed Holidays.
  • Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.
  • Parental Leave – 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of a child’s birth or adoption.
  • A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.

We Elevate… Your Career


Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovation while raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills and perspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

Are you ready to embark on a new journey? Join #TeamSchindler! Our Core Values:

  • Safety: Uphold the highest safety standards for all.
  • Integrity and Trust: Foster honest, ethical relationships.
  • Create Value for the Customer: Deliver innovative, reliable solutions.
  • Quality: Ensure excellence in every product and service.
  • Commitment to People Development: Nurture our people, they are the heart of our success.

Discover more on our career website.


At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practice equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavor that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, color, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health, disability or veteran status.


Any unsolicited application from Recruitment Agencies is deemed to be rejected and does not constitute in any manner an offer from a Recruitment Agency.

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