Strategic Supply Chain Planner

Schneider Electric; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Paid family leave

401(k) match

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Supply Chain Planner to ensure a smooth flow of materials, coordinate production, and optimize inventory and costs. You will use analytical and strategic thinking to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across the supply chain.

You will define supply parameters, guarantee data quality, balance MRPs for materials, collaborate with suppliers, and manage large project planning to ensure warehouse readiness.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and data interpretation abilities.
• Ability to plan, organize, and make decisions under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Define and update supply and stock parameters to meet service levels while reducing excess stock and costs.
• Ensure data quality for lead times, quantities, and stocking policies.
• Balance requirements for raw materials, components, sub-assemblies, and finished goods in planning systems (MRP).
• Collaborate with suppliers to meet customer needs and drive supplier performance via root-cause analysis, 8D, and Kaizen.
• Plan and deliver for large projects to ensure warehouse availability.
• Analyze inventory, planning, and procurement KPIs in SAP to identify improvements.

Skills

Effective communication

Critical thinking

Decision making

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Schneider Electric is seeking a Supply Chain Planner to ensure a smooth flow of materials, coordinate production, and optimize inventory and costs. You will use analytical and strategic thinking to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across the supply chain.

You will define supply parameters, guarantee data quality, balance MRPs for materials, collaborate with suppliers, and manage large project planning to ensure warehouse readiness.