Supply Chain Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Paid time off

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a skilled Supply Chain Manager to optimize upstream and downstream processes, strengthen supplier relationships, and ensure efficient inventory management in Cedar Rapids, USA. The role focuses on improving reliability, reducing costs, and leading a warehouse team in a Lean environment.

Responsibilities include managing MPS, coordinating with manufacturing, updating replenishment strategies, and aligning with SIOP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required or equivalent
• 5+ years of supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Lean manufacturing experience preferred
• Kinaxis hands-on experience preferred
• Experience with data management software a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage upstream supply chain to balance customer service and inventory performance
• Collaborate with suppliers to improve upstream flexibility and responsiveness
• Optimize internal supply chain strategies to minimize logistics costs
• Manage Master Production Schedule to fulfill customer orders
• Update material master parameters and replenishment strategies monthly
• Design and implement upstream and downstream flows
• Ensure inventory accuracy and conduct cycle counting
• Lead Warehouse staff to meet company objectives
• Implement Lean Warehouse Architecture across material storage
• Coordinate Master Production Plan aligned to SIOP strategy
• Set and release vendor forecasts and manage supply-demand gaps

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Kinaxis hands-on

Data management software

Supply chain management

Education

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

Tools

Kinaxis

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Supply Chain Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in optimizing our upstream and downstream supply chain processes, enhancing supplier relationships, and ensuring efficient inventory management. If you are passionate about driving operational excellence and delivering exceptional customer service, we'd love to hear from you.

What will you do?

• 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. Manage Supplier performance
• 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 in accordance with the Commercial Logistics Offer. Work with manufacturing to ensure that there are sufficient resources to fulfill customer demand
• Ensure monthly updates of material master parameters and replenishment strategies such as RLT, MOQ, stocking policy max stock, etc
• Design and implement the upstream and downstream flows
• Ensure inventory accuracy, execute cycle counting actions; ensure parts storage safely and properly
• Manage a team of Warehouse staff to achieve company objectives
• Implement Lean Warehouse Architecture practices for all material storage in the facility
• Animate the Master Production Plan by analyzing needs and achievements and aligning to SIOP strategy
• Set and release the vendor forecast and to manage the gap between forecast the real supply demand

What qualification will make successfully in this position?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Economics or related discipline required
• 5+ years supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Manufacturing experinece preferred.
• Kinaxis hands on experience preferred.
• Lean manufacturing experience.
• Experience with Data Management Software.

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.

Reports to Plant Manager

What's in it for me?

• Lead a dynamic team in a role where your decisions directly impact business success
• Growth opportunities through training, mentorship, and career development programs
• Collaborative culture that values innovation and continuous improvement
• Work-life balance with flexible arrangements to support your well-being

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 117,600 - USD 176,400 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.

Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you

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.
• Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
• Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
• Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

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.

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