Bosch

Materials Planner

Bosch  •  $77k - $88k/yr  •  Lincolnshire, IL (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

Bosch Rexroth is one of the world’s leading providers of Drive and Control Technologies. Regardless of the motion task that customers face anywhere in the world, they will always find a Bosch Rexroth team with local experience and the appropriate know-how from more than 30 industries and all drive and control technologies. Our associates take on their customers’ challenges with passion and persistence until the right solution is found. This is what makes Bosch Rexroth a strong, reliable partner for Mobile Applications, Machinery Applications and Engineering and Factory Automation. As the Drive & Control Company, we develop, produce, and distribute our components and system solutions in over 80 countries.

Bosch Rexroth, dba HydraForce, Inc. offers one of the most comprehensive lines of high-quality hydraulic cartridge valves for the mobile and industrial equipment markets. We design and manufacture high performance valves that meet virtually any need encountered in machine design. Our cartridge valves are designed to fit a wide range of industry-common valve cavities. Our employees enjoy a fast-paced and challenging work environment that provides them with daily opportunities to Power Forward their careers. For almost 35 years, Bosch Rexroth, dba HydraForce, Inc. has been producing the most innovative elector-hydraulic control solutions for the mobile machinery and industrial equipment markets.

We are seeking a Materials Planner to manage end-to-end material planning and drive service, inventory, and operational performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role sits at the center of operations—partnering with production, procurement, and suppliers to ensure the right materials are available at the right time to meet customer demand.

You will play a key role in optimizing planning parameters, improving supply chain performance, and supporting new product introductions while driving continuous improvement across the planning process.

What You’ll Do

  • Own material planning and replenishment to ensure on-time delivery while balancing inventory levels and production capacity
  • Maintain and optimize SAP planning parameters (e.g., safety stock, lead times, supplier data) to improve system accuracy and performance
  • Analyze demand, supply constraints, and production schedules to proactively identify risks and prevent shortages or excess
  • Manage purchase orders, monitor system recommendations, and follow through on changes to maintain supply continuity
  • Partner cross-functionally with production, procurement, sales, and suppliers to resolve supply chain issues and drive alignment
  • Lead supplier escalations and collaborate on solutions to improve delivery performance and responsiveness
  • Track and improve key KPIs such as service levels, inventory, and cost performance
  • Support new product launches, phase-ins/outs, and engineering changes while minimizing obsolescence risk
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives in planning processes and data accuracy

Why This Role

  • High-visibility role partnering with multiple functions across the business
  • Opportunity to drive real impact on delivery performance and inventory optimization
  • Exposure to new product launches and supply chain strategy
  • Continuous improvement focus with the ability to influence processes

Qualifications

What You Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 3–5 years of supply chain planning experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred)
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable decisions
  • Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting
  • Strong cross-functional communication and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Additional Information

The pay range for this position is $77,000-$88,000 per year, based on experience.

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization unavailable.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans

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About Bosch

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 417,900 associates worldwide (as of December 31, 2024). According to preliminary figures, the company generated sales of 90.5 billion euros in 2024. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. With its business activities, the company aims to use technology to help shape universal trends such as automation, electrification, digitalization, connectivity, and an orientation to sustainability. In this context, Bosch’s broad diversification across regions and industries strengthens its innovativeness and robustness. Bosch uses its proven expertise in sensor technology, software, and services to offer customers cross-domain solutions from a single source. It also applies its expertise in connectivity and artificial intelligence in order to develop and manufacture user-friendly, sustainable products. With technology that is “Invented for life,” Bosch wants to help improve quality of life and conserve natural resources. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 470 subsidiary and regional companies in over 60 countries. Including sales and service partners, Bosch’s global manufacturing, engineering, and sales network covers nearly every country in the world. Bosch’s innovative strength is key to the company’s further development. At 136 locations across the globe, Bosch employs some 86,900 associates in research and development, of which nearly 48,000 are software engineers.

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Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Gerlingen-Schillerhöhe, DE
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
bosch.com
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