Upstream Planning Manager: Strategy & Supplier Alignment

Schneider Electric; Nashville, Dallas, Boston (TN, TX, MA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking an Upstream Planning Manager to standardize planning across critical NA suppliers and categories. You will lead long-range materials planning, drive cross-functional collaboration, and implement best-in-class upstream practices to improve supply reliability and inventory optimization.

You will manage supplier readiness, develop planning policies, and partner with Procurement to create joint plans that elevate supplier performance and visibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Fluent in English; Spanish proficiency is a strong asset.
• 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain Planning or related functions.
• Proven ability to solve complex problems and work in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead Supplier Readiness & Inbound Flow Management to meet demand and capacity.
• Develop upstream planning policies and harmonized standards with suppliers.
• Drive continuous improvement of inbound supply and KPIs (OTD, UBOL, ASN).
• Own supplier performance scorecards and track forecast accuracy and commitments.
• Coordinate escalation and risk mitigation for North America with plant planners.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Upstream Planning, Procurement and plants.

Skills

Fluent English

Spanish proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Schneider Electric is seeking an Upstream Planning Manager to standardize planning across critical NA suppliers and categories. You will lead long-range materials planning, drive cross-functional collaboration, and implement best-in-class upstream practices to improve supply reliability and inventory optimization.

You will manage supplier readiness, develop planning policies, and partner with Procurement to create joint plans that elevate supplier performance and visibility.