Upstream Supply Chain Planning Leader

Schneider Electric Corp; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 102,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Flexible work arrangements

Family leave benefits

Well-being programs

Job summary

Schneider Electric’s Fairfield, OH location seeks a proactive Upstream Supply Chain Planning Leader focused on procurement, planning and scheduling. You will optimize supplier relationships, lead KPI-driven improvements, and coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure timely, cost-efficient material flow.

With a bachelor’s in a related field and 3+ years of scheduling experience, you’ll rely on SAP (S4/HANA) and MS Office to forecast, plan, and drive corrective actions across the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business, operations, engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of scheduling/planning experience.
• Proficiency with SAP (S4/HANA) and MS Office.
• Experience analyzing numbers and trends to support decisions.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Strong collaboration and communication across the enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Organize and optimize procurement of components with suppliers following SPS principles.
• Manage logistics including batch size, lead time, packaging, stocking policy, and consignment stock.
• Analyze supplier forecasts for accuracy and reliability.
• Monitor upstream supply chain KPIs and lead improvement projects.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and corrective/preventive actions.
• Escalate critical supplier issues to senior management.
• Ensure key supply and stock parameters (replenishment lead time, quantity, frequency, policy) are met.

Skills

Scheduling & planning

SAP (S4/HANA) proficiency

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SAP (S4/HANA)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sponsorship is not included for this role: we are not able to consider anyone who is on a current work visa or who will require a work visa in the future.

Schneider Electric’s Fairfield, OH plant has an outstanding opportunity for a passionate individual to assume the role of Upstream Supply Chain Planning Leader, where you will be primarily accountable for material purchasing, planning and scheduling. We are seeking someone proactive who enjoys an engaging and collaborative culture and can adapt with agility to the growth and evolving demands of a dynamic manufacturing environment.

What will you do?

• Organize and optimize the procurement of components with our suppliers by following the SPS principles
• Responsible for logistic solutions including batch size, lead time, packaging, ABC/FMR analysis, components stocking policy, consignment stock
• Responsible for accuracy and analysis of supplier’s forecast
• Monitor and improve upstream supply chain performance (reviewing KPIs and leading projects to optimize resources)
• Lead continuous improvement projects
• Manage corrective and preventive actions to solve upstream supply chain issues (ex. excess inventory, supplier OTD, Kanban card analysis)
• Escalate critical supplier issues to senior management
• Ensure quality and consistency of key parameters of supply and stock management (ex : Replenishment Lead Time, Quantity, Frequency, Stocking policy)

Who will you report to?

Supply Chain Planning Manager

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years of scheduling/planning experience
• Proficiency user of Microsoft Office & SAP (S4/HANA) system
• Experience analyzing numbers, trends, and data and making decisions based on the findings
• Ability to make independent decisions with little supervision
• Partner, influence, collaborate & communicate across the enterprise and with external stakeholders
• Strong verbal / presentation and written communications skills working in a complex organization.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize most critical tasks

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 101,600 - USD 152,400 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.

€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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