Supply Chain Planning Manager

Schneider Electric; Mount Juliet (TN); On-site; USD 142,400 - 200,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Company 401(k) and benefits

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Manager in Mount Juliet, TN to lead and optimize plant-level planning, ensure efficient material flow, and drive strong team performance to meet demand, cost, and service goals.

The role supports a ramp-up initiative and will establish processes, support growth, and scale production from day one, with minimal travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or Logistics is required.
• SAP experience in material planning, supply planning, and inventory management modules.
• Proven people management experience, including leading teams, performance management, and capability development.
• Strong background in material management and supply management within manufacturing and/or distribution.
• Solid understanding of supply chain planning principles, inventory optimization, and end‑to‑end flow management.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Ability to operate in a fast‑paced environment and drive results through collaboration and structured execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all supply chain planning activities within the plant/DC, including incoming, outgoing, and internal material flows.
• Oversee material management and supply management processes to ensure continuity of supply and optimal inventory levels.
• Supervise, coach, and develop a supply chain planning team, including goal setting, performance management, and skill development.
• Drive execution of supply plans using SAP, ensuring data accuracy, adherence to planning parameters, and timely decision‑making.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (Manufacturing, Warehousing, Procurement, Logistics, Finance) to align supply chain plans with business priorities.
• Monitor and improve key KPIs such as service level, inventory coverage, obsolescence, productivity, and cost.
• Identify operational risks and implement corrective and preventive actions to secure customer delivery commitments.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to planning, inventory optimization, and supply chain performance.

Skills

People management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Supply chain planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Supply Chain Planning Manager is responsible for leading and optimizing supply chain planning activities at the level site. Based in Mount Juliet,TN this role ensures efficient material flow, robust supply planning, and strong team performance to meet customer demand, cost, and service objectives.

This position is part of a plant ramp-up initiative and will play a key role in establishing processes, supporting operational growth, and driving successful production scale-up from day one.

What will you do:

• Lead and manage all supply chain planning activities within the plant/DC, including incoming, outgoing, and internal material flows.
• Oversee material management and supply management processes to ensure continuity of supply and optimal inventory levels.
• Supervise, coach, and develop a supply chain planning team, including goal setting, performance management, and skill development.
• Drive execution of supply plans using SAP, ensuring data accuracy, adherence to planning parameters, and timely decision‑making.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (Manufacturing, Warehousing, Procurement, Logistics, Finance) to align supply chain plans with business priorities.
• Monitor and improve key KPIs such as service level, inventory coverage, obsolescence, productivity, and cost.
• Identify operational risks and implement corrective and preventive actions to secure customer delivery commitments.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to planning, inventory optimization, and supply chain performance.

Travel requirements are minimal (less than 10%), as the majority of responsibilities are performed on-site within the manufacturing facility.

Who does this role report to?

Plant Manager

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields (or similar) is required, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, Logistics is required.
• SAP experience is required (material planning, supply planning, inventory management modules).
• Proven people management experience, including leading teams, performance management, and capability development.
• Strong background in material management and supply management within a manufacturing and/or distribution environment.
• Solid understanding of supply chain planning principles, inventory optimization, and end‑to‑end flow management.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Ability to operate in a fast‑paced environment and drive results through collaboration and structured execution.

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.

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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.
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Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you.

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 142,400 - USD 200,600 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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