Supply Chain Planning Manager

Schneider Electric - Salisbury, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Salisbury, NC

10,001+ employees

Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing

About the position

The Supply Chain Planning Manager at Schneider Electric is responsible for fostering collaboration across various organizational levels, aligning supply chain operations with business needs, and managing the Demand Review process. This role involves analyzing production plans, driving capacity changes, overseeing logistics costs, and leading continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supplier performance. The manager will also focus on people management practices to ensure team engagement and development.

Responsibilities

• Foster and maintain robust relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Partner closely with Offer Management to influence demand shaping and align supply chain with product enhancements.
• Direct the Demand Review process, aligning supply chain capabilities with growth projections.
• Analyze and animate the Master Production Plan, identifying resource needs and proposing strategies for optimal execution.
• Drive capacity and capability changes based on Demand Review outcomes.
• Take charge of logistics transportation department costs.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supplier performance in service levels, lead times, and lot sizes.
• Oversee end-to-end supply chain operations, managing upstream and downstream flows effectively.
• Drive people management practices, including goal setting, performance management, competency development, recognition, engagement, process improvement, and well-being.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field; Master's Degree preferred.
• Significant experience in a Supply Chain leadership role, demonstrating successful collaboration and strategic planning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to drive data-driven decisions.
• Proficiency in supply chain tools, systems, and methodologies.
• SAP experience required (S4 HANA preferred).
• Experience in applying lean principles, Six Sigma, and/or other process improvement methodologies is a plus.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced environment and navigate through ambiguity.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with lean principles and Six Sigma methodologies.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Paid family leave
• 401(k) with match
• Continuous learning opportunities
• Inclusive company culture