Sr Manager - Upstream planning

Schneider Electric; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Inclusive workplace

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

Join Schneider Electric as a Plant Upstream Planning Leader, where you will drive operational efficiency at the plant level. This critical role involves overseeing upstream planning, analyzing supply chain performance data, and partnering with various teams to ensure efficient production and delivery.

You'll lead initiatives that enhance safety, quality, and performance while contributing to a culture of innovation and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to turn data into actionable insights.
• Collaborative approach to influence and align stakeholders.
• Proactive problem-solver in dynamic manufacturing environments.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee upstream planning for timely material availability.
• Analyze supply chain data and implement efficiency solutions.
• Partner with teams to align schedules with demand.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts in operational performance.

Skills

Supplier Portal Tool

End-to-End Control Tower

Inventory Management

Drives for Results

Material Management Tool

Sales Inventory and OperationsPlanning

Inventory Planning

Influencing Skills

Job description

Join us as a Plant Upstream Planning Leader and take ownership of supply chain execution at the plant level. This is a high-impact role where you'll drive operational efficiency, optimize material flow, and collaborate across teams to ensure seamless production and delivery.

What will you do?

• Oversee upstream planning to ensure timely material availability and optimal inventory levels
• Analyze supply chain performance data and implement solutions to improve efficiency and reduce bottlenecks
• Partner with production, procurement, and logistics teams to align schedules with demand and supplier capacity
• Lead continuous improvement efforts that enhance safety, quality, and operational performance

What are the key skills we are looking for?

• Supplier Portal Tool — advanced level; managing supplier communications and tracking material deliveries in real time
• End-to-End Control Tower — intermediate level; monitoring supply chain activities to ensure seamless product flow
• Inventory Management — intermediate level; balancing stock levels to meet production needs without excess
• Drives for Results — intermediate level; executing plans with urgency and accountability to meet production targets
• Material Management Tool — intermediate level; coordinating material availability and tracking usage across operations
• Sales Inventory and Operations Planning — developing level; aligning demand forecasts with supply chain capacity
• Inventory Planning — developing level; forecasting material requirements to support production schedules
• Influencing Skills — developing level; building alignment across teams to drive planning decisions forward

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into actionable insights and process improvements
• Collaborative approach with the ability to influence and align cross-functional stakeholders
• Proactive problem-solver who thrives in dynamic manufacturing environments
• Commitment to continuous improvement, safety, and operational excellence

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

Rewards designed for you

Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: We see you and we value you. It’s more than just pay and benefits—it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed to help you perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential. The package helps you care for yourself and your family, plan your future, grow your skills and career, collaborate in an inclusive workplace, and contribute to your community. At Schneider Electric, we’re here for what matters most to you. Discover more at our Career Page.

* Country-specific programs and initiatives may be available.

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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