Downstream Planning Leader: Drive On-Time Delivery

Schneider Electric Corp; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 102,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Career development

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Downstream Planning Leader in the United States to oversee production scheduling, capacity planning, and downstream supply chain activities. The role drives MPP execution, collaborates with manufacturing, logistics, quality, and customer service, and leads continuous improvement to reduce lead times and improve plant performance.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in planning, forecasting, and inventory management using SAP or similar ERP/MRP systems,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (SAP) and advanced Excel; Kinaxis Maestro a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Master Production Plan (MPP) to align customer demand, capacity, and production priorities.
• Monitor production flow, schedule attainment, and downstream supply chain performance.
• Analyze capacity, workload, inventory, and operational metrics to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Lead value stream mapping and lead-time reduction initiatives.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, logistics, quality, and customer service teams to resolve operational challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts to enhance efficiency, service levels, and plant performance.
• Provide functional leadership, guidance, and support on planning processes and best practices.
• Support inventory optimization initiatives while balancing customer service, capacity, and manufacturing constraints.
• Influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive improvements to planning processes and operational performance without direct authority.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain / related field

Tools

SAP ERP

Kinaxis Maestro

Advanced Excel

Job description

Schneider Electric is seeking a Downstream Planning Leader in the United States to oversee production scheduling, capacity planning, and downstream supply chain activities. The role drives MPP execution, collaborates with manufacturing, logistics, quality, and customer service, and leads continuous improvement to reduce lead times and improve plant performance.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in planning, forecasting, and inventory management using SAP or similar ERP/MRP systems,