Senior Supply Chain Controller

Schneider Electric; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Columbia, SC seeks a Supply Chain Planner to optimize material flow and inventory while meeting customer demand. You will coordinate production planning, analyze KPIs, and collaborate with suppliers to improve performance.

Candidates should have 2–5 years planning/procurement experience, SAP familiarity, and strong communication and problem-solving skills. Degree preferred but experience accepted. Strong data skills with Excel expected.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years in Planning and Procurement.
• Experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred.
• SAP experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and update supply parameters to meet service levels while reducing stock and costs.
• Ensure data quality for lead time, quantity, and stocking policy.
• Balance MRPr and resources for raw materials, components, and finished products.
• Collaborate with suppliers to improve performance via root cause actions, 8D, and Kaizen.
• Plan and deliver for large projects to ensure warehouse availability.
• Analyze inventory, planning, and procurement KPIs to identify improvements in SAP.

Skills

Effective communication

Critical thinking

Planning & organization

Computer literacy

Education

Degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

As a Supply Chain Planner, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient flow of materials and products through our supply chain. You will be responsible for planning and coordinating the production processes to meet customer demands while optimizing inventory levels and minimizing costs. Your analytical skills and strategic thinking will be key in driving continuous improvement and achieving operational excellence.

What will you do?

• Define and Update Supply Parameters: Define and update the parameters of supply and stock management, including ramp-up and ramp-down, to achieve the target service level while reducing unhealthy stock and express cost.
• Data Quality and Consistency: Ensure the quality and consistency of key data, such as lead time, quantity, and stocking policy.
• Resources Balance: Manage the continuous needs/resources balance (MRP) for raw materials, components, sub-assemblies, and finished products.
• Supplier Collaboration: Work with suppliers to manage customer needs and improve their performance through root cause actions, 8D, and Kaizen events.
• Large Project Planning/Delivery: Manage planning and delivery for large projects to ensure warehouse availability.
• Analyze inventory, planning, and procurement KPIs within SAP to identify improvement opportunities and enhance supply chain performance.

Skills and capabilities

• Effective communication, facilitation and strong negotiation skills.
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills are required.
• Ability to plan and organize effectively and has strong decision‑making skills.
• Proficient with using computers and familiar with applications (Q2C, Access, Excel).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance.
• Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leave and well‑being programs.
• 12 holidays per year, 15 days of paid time off per year, and 401(k) with match.
• Company share ownership, incentives, and competitive base pay.

Report to

• Supply Chain Planning Manager

Qualifications

• Degree preferred, not required. Equivalent experience and skills can be substituted for education.
• Have experience in a manufacturing setting.
• SAP experience is preferred.
• 2‑5 years in Planning and Procurement.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.