Upstream Planning Leader

2 months ago


Smyrna, United States Schneider Electric Full time
As the Upstream Planning Leader, you will play a key role in optimizing procurement processes with our suppliers, ensuring efficient supply chain performance, and implementing effective supplier management principles. You will be responsible for supplier forecast accuracy, upstream supply chain performance, and resolving supply chain issues using structured methodologies.

The role will commence at our facility in Smyrna, TN, and subsequently relocate to MT Juliet, TN.

What will you do?
  • Organize and optimize the procurement of components with our suppliers using Schneider Production Systems principles.
  • Manage supplier forecast accuracy and monitor upstream Supply Chain performance.
  • Lead containment, corrective, and preventive actions using the 8D methodology to address supply chain issues.
  • Implement rules and principles for effective supplier management.

Who will you report to? New Plant Project Director

What qualifications will make you successful?
  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Management, Engineering, or related field is required.
  • Strong background in ERP systems is required (SAP experience is preferred).
  • Previous experience in scheduling and planning.
  • Ability to identify opportunities for cost, time, and effort reduction within a system.
  • Desire to lead peers through progressive change.
  • Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills.

We know skills and competencies show up in many ways and can be based on your life experience. If you do not necessarily meet all the requirements that are listed, we still encourage you to apply for the position.

What's in it for me?

Schneider Electric offers a robust benefits package to support our employees such as flexible work arrangements, paid family leave, 401(k)+ match, and more.

Let us learn about you Apply today.

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

Why us?

At Schneider Electric we're committed to creating a workplace that gives you not just a job but a meaningful purpose in joining our mission to bring energy and efficiency to enable life, progress and sustainability for all.

We believe in e mpowering our team members to reach their full potential, fostering a sense of ownership in their work.

We embrace inclusion as a fundamental value, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued. We value differences, and welcome people from all walks of life. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone, everywhere.

If you want to be part of a company where your contributions truly matter, where you are empowered to make a difference and where inclusivity is valued, we would love to hear from you.

Discover your M eaningful, Inclusive and Empowered career at Schneider Electric.

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You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best.

We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate and we 'embrace different' as one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do. This extends to our Candidates and is embedded in our Hiring Practices.

You can find out more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here and our DEI Policy here

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color , gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.

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