Upstream Supply Chain Planning Leader

Schneider Electric•Fairfield, OH

About The Position

Schneider Electric’s Fairfield, Ohio plant is seeking an Upstream Supply Chain Planning Leader primarily accountable for material purchasing, planning, and scheduling. The role focuses on optimizing procurement and logistics, maintaining accurate supplier forecasts, monitoring upstream supply chain performance, and improving supply and stock management in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The position partners with suppliers and stakeholders across the enterprise and reports to the Supply Chain Planning Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field.
At least 3 years of scheduling or planning experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SAP (S4/HANA).
Ability to analyze numbers, trends, and data and make decisions based on findings.
Ability to make independent decisions with little supervision.
Ability to partner, influence, collaborate, and communicate across the enterprise and with external stakeholders.
Strong verbal, presentation, and written communication skills in a complex organization.
Ability to multitask and prioritize the most critical tasks.

Responsibilities

Organize and optimize component procurement with suppliers following SPS principles.
Manage logistics solutions, including batch size, lead time, packaging, ABC/FMR analysis, component stocking policy, and consignment stock.
Ensure accuracy and analyze supplier forecasts.
Monitor and improve upstream supply chain performance by reviewing KPIs and leading projects to optimize resources.
Lead continuous improvement projects.
Manage corrective and preventive actions to resolve upstream supply chain issues, such as excess inventory, supplier on-time delivery, and Kanban card analysis.
Escalate critical supplier issues to senior management.
Ensure the quality and consistency of key supply and stock management parameters, including replenishment lead time, quantity, frequency, and stocking policy.