Supply Chain Buyer

Schneider Electric; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 92,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Senior Associate, End to End Flow Controller to oversee the flow of materials and information across the production process. You will coordinate and optimize resource movement to meet schedules and quality standards, collaborating with multiple teams.

This role requires a strong background in supply chain or manufacturing, SAP experience, and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Operations or related degree is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Purchasing/Supply Chain is preferred.
• SAP experience is highly desired.
• Strong drive and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong relationship management skills.
• Strong negotiation skills are a plus.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Experience performing cost analysis, considering TCO.
• Must be able to effectively and professionally communicate with various departments, suppliers, and levels of personnel

Responsibilities

• Ensure continuous needs/resources balance (MRP, .. ) for raw material, components, and sub-assemblies.
• Manage supplier contacts, networks and customer workflows
• Record Purchase Order Acknowledgement, Advance Shipping Notification in ERP and manage invoice discrepancy if any.
• Ensure stock is available by analyzing and taking actions to keep the backorder lines, pre-shortage/shortage stock coverage and stock health under control.
• Manage the replenishment backlog including creation and rescheduling of purchase orders
• Coordinate Open Purchase Order Management and/or Order scheduling.
• Manage the upstream backorder portfolio (UBOL), component shortages and take actions to insure the availability of components
• Daily action regarding MRP messages (SAP example: MD07) and elevate when repeatable issues
• Actively participate to SIM cycle 2
• Support stock discrepancies analysis and support adjustments. (Not counting,…)

Skills

MRP planning

Supplier management

SAP

Stock management

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Operations or related degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Schneider Electric has a great opportunity for a Senior Associate, End to End Flow Controlle r in The Lincoln, NE location.

As a Senior Associate, Flow Controller at Schneider Electric, you will be responsible for overseeing the flow of materials and information throughout the production process. Your role will involve coordinating and optimizing the flow of resources to ensure efficient operations and meet production targets. You will work closely with various teams to ensure that production schedules are met and that quality standards are maintained.

What do you get to do in this position?

• Ensure continuous needs/resources balance (MRP, .. ) for raw material, components, and sub-assemblies.
• Manage supplier contacts, networks and customer workflows
• Record Purchase Order Acknowledgement, Advance Shipping Notification in ERP and manage invoice discrepancy if any.
• Ensure stock is available by analyzing and taking actions to keep the backorder lines, pre-shortage/shortage stock coverage and stock health under control.
• Manage the replenishment backlog including creation and rescheduling of purchase orders
• Coordinate Open Purchase Order Management and/or Order scheduling.
• Manage the upstream backorder portfolio (UBOL), component shortages and take actions to insure the availability of components
• Daily action regarding MRP messages (SAP example: MD07) and elevate when repeatable issues
• Actively participate to SIM cycle 2
• Support stock discrepancies analysis and support adjustments. (Not counting,…)

This job might be for you if:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Operations or related degree is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Purchasing/Supply Chain is preferred.
• SAP experience is highly desired.
• Strong drive and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong relationship management skills.
• Strong negotiation skills are a plus.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Experience performing cost analysis, considering TCO.
• Must be able to effectively and professionally communicate with various departments, suppliers, and levels of personnel

We know skills and competencies show up in many ways and can be based on your life experience. If you do not necessarily meet all the requirements that are listed, we still encourage you to apply for the position.

This position will be posted until filled.

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.

Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: "We see you. We value you". It's more than just pay and benefits- it's a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 86,400 - USD 129,600 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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Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you'll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:

Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.

Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.

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We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

This position will be posted until filled.

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