What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planning & Logistics Specialist position at INNIO Group?
About INNIO Group
INNIO Group is a global distributed energy solutions provider that delivers reliable, flexible, transient, decentralized, modular and efficient power. With a track record of innovation, INNIO designs, manufactures and services high‑performance power systems under its Jenbacher and Waukesha brands. The company delivers power for applications including data centers, microgrids, grid stabilization, industrial energy and gas compression.
INNIO operates a global installed base across approximately 100 countries as of December 31, 2025, supported by a resilient, high‑margin services business that delivers long‑term, recurring revenues across the full equipment lifecycle. As electricity demand accelerates—driven by AI, electrification and grid constraints—INNIO enables scalable, behind‑the‑meter power generation with high efficiency, fast start capability, strong transient performance and fuel flexibility, including hydrogen‑ready solutions. INNIO employs over 5,000 people worldwide and is committed to moving energy forward.
Join our team as a Planning & Logistics Specialist and play a key role in optimizing supply chain operations across a global supplier network. As a Planning & Logistics Specialist, you will drive material availability, improve supplier performance, and serve as a critical link between Product Development, Sourcing, Service, and Manufacturing teams across the U.S. and Austria.
This role supports both day-to-day execution and continuous improvement initiatives within a growing, international manufacturing environment.
What You’ll Do
INNIO Group is a global distributed energy solutions provider that delivers reliable, flexible, transient, decentralized, modular and efficient power. With a track record of innovation, INNIO designs, manufactures and services high‑performance power systems under its Jenbacher and Waukesha brands. The company delivers power for applications including data centers, microgrids, grid stabilization, industrial energy and gas compression.
INNIO operates a global installed base across approximately 100 countries as of December 31, 2025, supported by a resilient, high‑margin services business that delivers long‑term, recurring revenues across the full equipment lifecycle. As electricity demand accelerates—driven by AI, electrification and grid constraints—INNIO enables scalable, behind‑the‑meter power generation with high efficiency, fast start capability, strong transient performance and fuel flexibility, including hydrogen‑ready solutions. INNIO employs over 5,000 people worldwide and is committed to moving energy forward.
Join our team as a Planning & Logistics Specialist and play a key role in optimizing supply chain operations across a global supplier network. As a Planning & Logistics Specialist, you will drive material availability, improve supplier performance, and serve as a critical link between Product Development, Sourcing, Service, and Manufacturing teams across the U.S. and Austria.
This role supports both day-to-day execution and continuous improvement initiatives within a growing, international manufacturing environment.
What You’ll Do
- Ensure timely material availability to support production schedules and customer demand
- Manage purchase order execution and supplier communication for assigned vendors
- Monitor supplier performance and proactively identify and mitigate supply risks
- Analyze and optimize inventory levels, safety stock, and order quantities to balance service and cost
- Develop and maintain accurate material forecasts in alignment with production and demand planning
- Partner cross-functionally with engineering, sourcing, and operations teams to improve supply chain performance
- Support the rollout of new logistics processes, tools, and workflows in collaboration with U.S. and Austria teams
- Lead supplier onboarding and training on logistics processes, expectations, and systems
- Maintain accurate ERP/MRP master data to ensure planning and execution integrity
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field
- At least 1 year of experience in supply chain, materials planning, purchasing, or logistics within a manufacturing environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, production-driven environment
- Collaborative, proactive, and able to work effectively both independently and within cross-functional teams
- Experience with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, or similar) and advanced Excel skills preferred
- Strong communication skills, including ability to work across global teams.
- Location: Waukesha, WI
- Travel: Initial travel to Jenbach, Austria for approximately two months for onboarding and training. Following this period, ongoing travel is expected to be up to 10%.
- Visa Sponsorship: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the foreseeable future.