Senior Manager-Plant Upstream Planning

Schneider Electric; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking an Sr. Manager Upstream Planning Leader to organize and optimize procurement and supply chain flows, ensuring material availability while driving supplier performance and inventory optimization.

The role emphasizes SPS principles and continuous improvement across suppliers and logistics. The position requires 6–8 years of experience in supply chain planning, procurement, or manufacturing operations, with a strong background in Lean/SPS, ERP/MRP systems, and supplier

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field.
• 6-8 years experience in SCM planning, procurement, logistics, or manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of Lean, SPS, Material Planning, Inventory Management, and Supplier Development practices.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems and supplier performance management processes.

Responsibilities

• Organize and optimize the procurement of components applying SPS across physical and information flows.
• Define and manage logistics solutions, lead times, stocking policies, and consignment stock programs.
• Address and manage gaps between supplier forecasts and actual demand; own supplier forecasting processes.
• Lead supplier performance management and continuous improvement initiatives across upstream supply chain.
• Own supplier forecasting processes and continuously improve forecast accuracy.

Skills

Supply Chain Planning

Supplier Relationship Management

Demand & Forecast Management

Inventory Optimization

Lean SPS Principles

Root Cause Analysis

Capacity Planning

Logistics Management

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Engineering/Operations

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Job Title: Sr. Manager Upstream Planning Leader (KFF5)

Purpose of the Role

The Upstream Planning Leader is responsible for organizing and optimizing the procurement and supply chain flows of components from suppliers to the plant, ensuring availability of materials while driving supplier performance, inventory optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives in alignment with Schneider Production System (SPS) principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize and optimize the procurement of components from suppliers by applying SPS principles across physical and information flows.
• Define and manage logistics solutions, batch sizes, lead times, packaging standards, ABC/FMR analysis, stocking policies, and consignment stock programs.
• Manage OFO (Order Fulfillment Optimization) and Purchase-to-Order parts.
• Address and manage gaps between supplier forecasts and actual demand.
• Own supplier forecasting processes and continuously improve forecast accuracy. [UFS JD (1) | PowerPoint]

Supplier Performance Management

• Monitor and improve upstream supply chain performance.
• Drive supplier development through improvement tools, material management practices, and SPS methodologies.
• Assess supplier capacities and collaborate with Procurement teams to address bottlenecks, capacity constraints, and localization opportunities.
• Improve key performance indicators including Supplier On-Time Delivery (S-OTD), MOQ, Lead Time, inventory metrics, and supplier responsiveness. [UFS JD (1) | PowerPoint]

Supply Chain Issue Resolution

• Lead containment, corrective, and preventive actions for upstream supply chain disruptions using the 8D problem-solving methodology.
• Escalate critical supplier supply chain issues to SQLD when necessary.
• Ensure timely resolution of material shortages and delivery risks. [UFS JD (1) | PowerPoint]

Supplier Governance & Compliance

• Implement and maintain supplier management rules and principles.
• Support PPEP, supplier transfer/disengagement processes, SAM audits, and logistics contract compliance.
• Ensure adherence to supply chain and procurement policies and procedures. [UFS JD (1) | PowerPoint]

Continuous Improvement

• Apply Lean Supply Chain tools such as:
  • Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
  • Extended Value Stream Mapping (E-VSM)
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across supplier and material management processes.
• Establish and streamline upstream supply chain flows for new product introductions. [UFS JD (1) | PowerPoint]

Key Deliverables

• Improved supplier service levels and delivery performance.
• Accurate supplier forecasts and supply planning parameters.
• Optimized inventory and stocking policies.
• Reduced supply chain disruptions and bottlenecks.
• Enhanced supplier capability and operational efficiency.
• Successful implementation of lean and continuous improvement initiatives. [UFS JD (1) | PowerPoint]

Required Skills & Competencies

• Supply Chain Planning and Material Management
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Demand & Forecast Management
• Inventory Optimization
• Lean Manufacturing / SPS Principles
• Root Cause Analysis and 8D Problem Solving
• Capacity Planning
• Logistics Management
• Continuous Improvement Methodologies
• Cross-functional Stakeholder Management [UFS JD (1) | PowerPoint]

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related discipline.
• Minimum 6-8 years experience in Supply Chain Planning, Procurement, Logistics, or Manufacturing Operations.
• Knowledge of Lean, SPS, Material Planning, Inventory Management, and Supplier Development practices.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems and supplier performance management processes.

What's in it for me?

• Lead high-visibility initiatives that directly impact plant performance and customer delivery
• Work with a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning
• Grow your career in supply chain operations with access to development and advancement opportunities
• Be part of a culture that prioritizes safety, efficiency, and teamwork

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