Supply Chain Planning Manager

Schneider Electric • Edmonton, AB

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join us as our Supply Chain & Planning Manager and help ensure the right materials are available at the right time to support our customers and operations. In this role, you'll lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for planning, purchasing, inventory, and logistics activities in a complex Engineering-to-Order (ETO) environment. Working closely with manufacturing, engineering, procurement, logistics, and commercial teams, you'll drive continuous improvement across the supply chain while supporting operational performance and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Proven leadership ability to inspire, coach, and develop high-performing teams
• Strong analytical skills with a track record of using data to drive operational improvements
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across all organizational levels
• Proactive problem-solver who thrives on tackling complex, non-routine challenges
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across functions and levels of the organization.
• Experience leading continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives, with the ability to influence change and drive results.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with a high level of attention to detail.
• The ability to understand business processes, leverage data, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency through technology and automation.
• A collaborative and proactive leadership style, with the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and operational challenges.
• A solid understanding of end-to-end manufacturing operations and supply chain processes.
• Experience working in an Engineering-to-Order (ETO) environment.
• A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Economics, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Vendor Forecasting, and Customer Forecasting.
• At least 8 years of people leadership experience.
• Experience working with SAP S/4HANA.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Curiosity and interest in digital tools and data analytics, including technologies such as SQL and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Ensure material availability in the right quantity and at the right time to support customer commitments within an Engineering-to-Order (ETO) environment.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of planners, buyers, and logistics professionals while fostering strong team performance and collaboration.
• Oversee logistics operations and support the efficient flow of materials throughout the plant, from receiving and storage to kitting and shipping.
• Support a high level of customer satisfaction by ensuring effective planning, execution, and supply chain coordination.
• Monitor supply chain performance and lead initiatives aimed at improving material and freight productivity.
• Drive the effective execution of planning processes, including Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP), Master Production Planning (MPP), and Master Production Scheduling (MPS).
• Align production loading with customer demand and commercial lead-time commitments.
• Collaborate with procurement teams to support supplier development, supplier qualification activities, and vendor performance assessments.
• Establish and maintain forecasting processes that strengthen planning visibility and supplier collaboration.
• Optimize inventory levels to balance material availability while minimizing shortages and excess inventory.
• Drive inventory performance through inventory accuracy, healthy inventory management practices, and appropriate inventory levels.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and regulatory requirements related to inventory management, material disposition, export controls, and customs processes.
• Build strong partnerships across the business by communicating complex situations clearly, supporting informed decision-making, and helping teams move initiatives forward.

Benefits

• insurance coverage for health, inclusive of medical, dental, vision, basic life, accident, and disability insurance
• telemedicine program
• paid family leaves
• parental and care leave
• employee assistant program with mental, family, and legal counselling
• flexible work arrangements
• competitive pay
• incentive plans
• employee share ownership plan
• retirement plan with employer pension match
• ongoing performance and development conversations
• Senior Talent Program
• global career opportunities
• access to our Schneider Career Hub for new positions, projects, and mentors
• learning platforms like Coursera
• project opportunities on the Schneider Career Hub
• smart ways to collaborate
• recognition program (including service anniversary)
• sharing your voice in our engagement survey
• fostering an inclusive, caring workplace
• volunteer leave
• programs through the Schneider Electric Foundation
• initiatives that support youth education

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager