Downstream Supply Chain Planning Leader

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

Sponsorship is not included for this role: we are not able to consider anyone who is on a current work visa or who will require a work visa in the future.

Position Summary

The Downstream Planning Leader is responsible for managing production scheduling, capacity planning, and downstream supply chain activities to ensure on-time delivery, efficient product flow, and optimal plant performance. This role coordinates cross-functional teams, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and supports lead-time reduction through effective planning and execution of the Master Production Plan (MPP).

Key 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, 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, preferably SAP, and advanced Excel, including experience in forecasting, production planning, inventory management, and capacity planning. Experience with Kinaxis Maestro is a plus.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement methodologies preferred.

What's in it for me?

• Direct impact on plant performance and customer satisfaction through strategic planning.
• Leadership opportunities in continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• Supportive, collaborative culture that invests in your professional growth.
• Comprehensive exposure to end-to-end supply chain operations and cross-functional collaboration.

Bring your planning expertise to a team that's ready to achieve great things together.

At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.

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For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 101,600 - USD 152,400 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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