Upstream Planning Manager

Schneider Electric•Nashville, TN

12d•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Upstream Planning Manager to lead and standardize planning processes across critical suppliers and categories in North America. This role is pivotal in strengthening vendor supply reliability, improving upstream alignment, and optimizing inventory to ensure business continuity and outstanding customer service. As the UPM, you will drive cross-functional collaboration, lead long-range materials planning strategy, and implement best-in-class practices that elevate supply performance across the region.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required
Fluent in English
5+ years of experience in Supply Chain Planning or related functions such as Supplier Management, SIOP, S&OP, Integrated Business Planning, Demand Planning, Procurement, Operations, Inventory Management, or Capacity Management.
Proven ability to solve complex problems and manage large-scale projects.
Experience working in cross-functional teams with a global mindset.
Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills.
Resilient, adaptable, and capable of driving meaningful change.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities.
Confident decision-making in dynamic or ambiguous environments.
Ability to collaborate across multiple business functions and engage senior leadership effectively.

Nice To Haves

Spanish proficiency is a strong asset

Responsibilities

Ensure key suppliers within scope are fully prepared to meet Schneider Electric’s demand and capacity requirements.
Develop and execute upstream planning levers that drive supplier stability and minimize constraints.
Implement structured processes to monitor, analyze, and improve monthly supplier forecast accuracy and bias.
Lead the development of long- and mid-range upstream materials planning policies, programs, and processes.
Drive harmonized planning standards across critical suppliers, enabling end to end upstream visibility and consistency.
Partner with Procurement to create and execute joint plans that enhance supplier performance and long-term planning.
Lead improvement initiatives that optimize flow, reduce shortages, and improve lead time stability.
Own and manage supplier performance scorecards for upstream planning metrics.
Drive improvement in key upstream KPIs, such as: Supplier On-Time Delivery (S OTD), Unconfirmed Backorders (UBOL), PO Confirmation performance, ASN compliance, Forecast acknowledgments and commitments.
Ensure compliance to and enhance upstream supplier escalation process for North America.
In severe shortage scenarios, coordinate with plant upstream planners to establish task forces and protect customer supply.
Proactively identify upstream risks and implement mitigation strategies before they affect plant operations.
Serve as the central connector between Upstream Planning, Procurement, and plant-level material planning teams.
Regularly engage senior leadership with updates on supplier constraints, upstream risks, and performance trends.