Upstream Flow Controller

Schneider Electric; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

12 holidays per year

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) with match

Well-being programs

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking an Upstream Flow Controller to join the US11 Panel Builder team. You will manage supplier relationships, procurement execution, and inbound material flow to keep production running smoothly.

You will drive MRP activities, PO placement, and cross-functional collaboration with Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics. Excel proficiency and SAP experience are valued as you optimize inventory and address shortages or delays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Material Planning, or a related role.
• Basic understanding of supply chain processes, forecasting, and inventory management.
• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage Material Requirements Planning (MRP) activities to ensure availability of raw materials and components while balancing inventory levels and business requirements.
• Plan, develop, implement, and continuously improve material planning processes to support on-time delivery and production schedules.
• Execute daily purchase order (PO) placement, track supplier deliveries, and maintain strong supplier relationships through regular meetings and ongoing communication.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, and other cross-functional teams to optimize supply flow and resolve material-related issues.
• Monitor inventory levels against established targets and take proactive measures to address shortages, excess stock, and potential supply risks.
• Ensure continuous product availability by resolving backorders, supply constraints, and delivery delays.
• Review and manage ERP-generated messages, identify recurring issues, and elevate concerns to drive timely resolution.
• Analyze inventory and stock discrepancies, implement corrective actions, and support continuous process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Supply chain fundamentals

Analytical skills

Communication & collaboration

Detail oriented

Multi-priority management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Tools

SAP ERP

Excel

Job description

Join our US11 Panel builder team as an Upstream Flow Controller and be at the heart of optimizing our supply chain operations! We're looking for a detail-oriented individual who manages supplier relationships, procurement execution, and inbound material flow to support uninterrupted production.

What will you do?

• Manage Material Requirements Planning (MRP) activities to ensure the availability of raw materials and components while balancing inventory levels and business requirements.
• Plan, develop, implement, and continuously improve material planning processes to support on-time delivery and production schedules.
• Execute daily purchase order (PO) placement, track supplier deliveries, and maintain strong supplier relationships through regular meetings and ongoing communication.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, and other cross-functional teams to optimize supply flow and resolve material-related issues.
• Monitor inventory levels against established targets and take proactive measures to address shortages, excess stock, and potential supply risks.
• Ensure continuous product availability by resolving backorders, supply constraints, and delivery delays.
• Review and manage ERP-generated messages, identify recurring issues, and elevate concerns to drive timely resolution.
• Analyze inventory and stock discrepancies, implement corrective actions, and support continuous process improvement initiatives.

What's in it for me?

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Material Planning, or a related role.
• Basic understanding of supply chain processes, forecasting, and inventory management.
• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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 68,000 - USD 102,000 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:

• medical (with member reward points)
• dental
• vision
• basic life insurance
• Benefit Bucks
• flexible work arrangements
• paid family leaves
• well-being programs
• 12 holidays per year
• 15 days of paid time off per year

• competitive pay and programs including base salary
• incentives
• company share ownership
• 401(k) with match

• performance discussions
• global opportunities
• the Schneider Career Hub
• learning platforms like Coursera

• collaboration
• recognition
• sharing your voice
• an inclusive workplace

• volunteer leave
• programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation
• youth education initiatives
• 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.

€40 billion global revenue

+9% organic growth

150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

This position will be posted until filled.

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and 'inclusion' is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.

At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.