Senior Associate, Plant Upstream Planner

Schneider Electric; Cavite City; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Cavite is seeking a Senior Associate to lead upstream planning at the plant level, optimizing material flow, inventory strategy, and cross-functional collaboration to drive operational excellence.

You will oversee supplier interactions, coordinate demand and supply, and implement improvements to boost planning accuracy and efficiency. The role offers exposure to end-to-end supply chain operations and opportunities for growth within a global technology company.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to assess performance metrics and drive data-informed decisions.
• Effective influencing and communication abilities to align stakeholders across functions.
• Proactive problem solver who anticipates challenges and implements solutions quickly.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining adherence to quality and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee upstream planning to ensure efficient material flow from suppliers through production operations
• Optimize inventory levels to meet production demands while controlling costs and minimizing waste
• Partner with cross-functional teams to synchronize demand, supply, and manufacturing schedules
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance planning accuracy and operational efficiency

Skills

Inventory Management

End-to-End Control Tower

Drives for Results

Planning & Forecasting

Cross-functional Collaboration

Analytical Thinking

Tools

Supplier Portal Tool

Material Management Tool

Planning Tools

Sales Inventory and Operations Planning

Job description

Join us as a Senior Associate leading upstream planning at the plant level. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on optimizing supply flow, managing inventory strategically, and collaborating across teams to deliver operational excellence.

What will you do?

• Oversee upstream planning to ensure efficient material flow from suppliers through production operations
• Optimize inventory levels to meet production demands while controlling costs and minimizing waste
• Partner with cross-functional teams to synchronize demand, supply, and manufacturing schedules
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance planning accuracy and operational efficiency

What are the key skills we are looking for?

• Supplier Portal Tool — advanced level; managing supplier interactions and tracking material commitments
• Inventory Management — intermediate level; balancing stock levels to meet production needs without excess
• End-to-End Control Tower — intermediate level; overseeing supply chain visibility and coordinating responses to disruptions
• Drives for Results — intermediate level; maintaining focus on goals and delivering outcomes under pressure
• Material Management Tool — intermediate level; tracking and planning material requirements across production cycles
• Inventory planning — developing level; forecasting needs and aligning supply with demand patterns
• Planning Tools — developing level; using systems to schedule and optimize production workflows
• Sales Inventory and Operations Planning — developing level; integrating sales forecasts with operational capacity

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Strong analytical skills to assess performance metrics and drive data-informed decisions
• Effective influencing and communication abilities to align stakeholders across functions
• Proactive problem solver who anticipates challenges and implements solutions quickly
• Ability to work independently while maintaining adherence to quality and compliance standards

What's in it for me?

• Lead high-visibility initiatives that directly impact plant efficiency and supply chain performance
• Work in a collaborative culture that values continuous improvement and innovation
• Gain exposure to end-to-end supply chain operations with opportunities for career growth
• Supportive team environment with resources to develop your planning and leadership expertise

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+9% organic growth

150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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