Upstream buyer temporal

Schneider Electric; Reynosa; On-site; MXN 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking an Senior Associate, upstream buyer in Reynosa to help ensure material availability and smooth flow across the supply chain. The fixed-term role focuses on coordinating with suppliers, production and planning teams, using data to anticipate risks and drive corrective actions.

You will analyze performance indicators, optimize inventory, and support S&OP activities while working across functions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Supply Chain, Material Planning, Supply Planning or a related area.
• Practical knowledge of material and inventory management.
• Experience coordinating with suppliers and manufacturing or production teams.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable decisions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to respond effectively to changing supply chain priorities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work cross-functional in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience with planning tools and supply chain management systems is highly valuable.
• Exposure to S&OP, material flow or end-to-end supply chain processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor end-to-end supply chain performance and identify risks, bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate with suppliers and production teams to ensure material availability and support timely deliveries.
• Analyze supply chain performance indicators and translate data into corrective actions.
• Support the optimization of inventory levels, balancing supply requirements, demand and cost.
• Monitor material movement throughout the supply chain and proactively address potential disruptions.
• Support activities related to supply and production planning.
• Collaborate across functions to resolve supply chain issues and improve overall flow.
• Participate in Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning activities to help align demand, inventory and production.
• Use structured problem-solving approaches to identify root causes and improve supply chain performance.

Skills

Supply Chain

Material Planning

Production Planning

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Fast-paced environment

Planning tools

S&OP exposure

Job description

Senior Associate, upstream buyer

Please note: This is a fixed-term position for a period of 12 months.

Join Schneider Electric as a Upstream Buyer and play a key role in ensuring materials move efficiently across our supply chain.

In this role, you will connect suppliers, planning and production, using data to anticipate risks, identify bottlenecks and drive actions that protect material availability and operational performance.

If you enjoy solving complex supply chain challenges, working across teams and turning data into action, this could be a great opportunity for you.

What will you do?

• Monitor end-to-end supply chain performance and identify risks, bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate with suppliers and production teams to ensure material availability and support timely deliveries.
• Analyze supply chain performance indicators and translate data into corrective actions.
• Support the optimization of inventory levels, balancing supply requirements, demand and cost.
• Monitor material movement throughout the supply chain and proactively address potential disruptions.
• Support activities related to supply and production planning.
• Collaborate across functions to resolve supply chain issues and improve overall flow.
• Participate in Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning activities to help align demand, inventory and production.
• Use structured problem-solving approaches to identify root causes and improve supply chain performance.

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Experience in Supply Chain, Material Planning, Supply Planning, Production Planning or a related area.
• Practical knowledge of material and inventory management.
• Experience coordinating with suppliers and manufacturing or production teams.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable decisions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to respond effectively to changing supply chain priorities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience with planning tools and supply chain management systems is highly valuable.
• Exposure to S&OP, material flow or end-to-end supply chain processes is a plus.

What's in it for me?

• High-visibility role where your contributions directly impact supply chain performance and business success
• Supportive, collaborative culture that encourages innovation and continuous improvement
• Career development opportunities with training and growth pathways in supply chain operations
• Flexible work options designed to support your well-being and work-life balance

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