Supply Chain Lead — MPS, Lean & SIOP

Schneider Electric; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision and life insu

Flexible work arrangements

Paid family leave

Well-being programs

Holiday and PTO

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Supply Chain Manager in the United States to optimize upstream and downstream processes, strengthen supplier relationships, and ensure efficient inventory management across the plant. You will lead the Master Production Schedule, coordinate with manufacturing, and supervise warehouse staff to meet service levels.

The role emphasizes Lean practices, Kinaxis experience, and data management, with a focus on continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Kinaxis hands on experience preferred.
• Lean manufacturing experience.
• Experience with Data Management Software.

Responsibilities

• Manage the upstream supply chain to ensure both optimal customer service levels and optimal inventory performance.
• Work with suppliers to improve the flexibility and the responsiveness of the upstream supply chain.
• Optimize internal supply chain strategies to minimize logistic costs and align with internal material delivery process principles.
• Manage the Master Production Schedule (MPS) to ensure the fulfillment of customer orders and coordinate with manufacturing.
• Ensure monthly updates of material master parameters and replenishment strategies.
• Design and implement the upstream and downstream flows.
• Ensure inventory accuracy, execute cycle counting actions; ensure proper storage.
• Manage a team of Warehouse staff to achieve company objectives.
• Implement Lean Warehouse Architecture practices for all material storage.
• Animate the Master Production Plan aligning to SIOP.
• Set and release the vendor forecast and manage the gap between forecast and demand.

Skills

Kinaxis

Lean manufacturing

Data management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Economics or related discipline

Tools

Kinaxis

Job description

Schneider Electric is seeking a Supply Chain Manager in the United States to optimize upstream and downstream processes, strengthen supplier relationships, and ensure efficient inventory management across the plant. You will lead the Master Production Schedule, coordinate with manufacturing, and supervise warehouse staff to meet service levels.

The role emphasizes Lean practices, Kinaxis experience, and data management, with a focus on continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.