Strategic Supply Chain Planning Lead

Schneider Electric; Seneca (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Leader to drive end-to-end planning, inventory optimization, and supplier collaboration. You will lead MPS, DRP, and SIOP processes, coordinating across procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and customer service to meet service and operating objectives.

You will define supply planning parameters, craft inventory strategies, monitor supplier performance, and champion Lean/SPS initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business, engineering, operations, or related field is required.
• 3+ years of experience in supply chain planning, production planning, procurement, inventory management, scheduling, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience with SAP ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.
• Advanced Excel, Power BI, or SQL skills.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead Master Production Schedule (MPS) and DRP processes for assigned product families.
• Collaborate with SIOP, Demand Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Customer Service to balance demand, supply, inventory, and capacity.
• Define and maintain supply planning parameters including lead times, stocking policies, replenishment settings, order quantities, and inventory targets.
• Develop inventory strategies that support service levels while minimizing excess, obsolete, and unhealthy inventory.
• Partner with suppliers to ensure material availability and improve supply chain performance.
• Monitor supplier service levels, forecast accuracy, and delivery performance.
• Lead Value Stream Mapping and drive lean and continuous improvement initiatives across planning and supply chain operations.
• Utilize data analytics and KPIs to identify opportunities and drive measurable results.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business, engineering, operations, or related field

Tools

SAP ERP

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Schneider Electric is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Leader to drive end-to-end planning, inventory optimization, and supplier collaboration. You will lead MPS, DRP, and SIOP processes, coordinating across procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and customer service to meet service and operating objectives.

You will define supply planning parameters, craft inventory strategies, monitor supplier performance, and champion Lean/SPS initiatives.