Buyer Supply Chain Planner

Job Description

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Are you passionate about optimizing operations and driving efficiency across complex supply networks? We're looking for a strategic and detail-oriented Supply Chain Planner (Flow Controller) to join our team and play a critical role in ensuring the seamless flow of goods from suppliers to customers.

In this role, you'll be responsible for forecasting demand, managing inventory levels, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to align supply with business needs. You'll leverage data-driven insights to make informed decisions, mitigate risks, and contribute to the overall success of our supply chain operations.

What will you do?

• Define and update the parameters of supply and stock management including ramp-up & ramp-down to achieve the target service level while reducing unhealthy stock and express cost.
• Ensure the quality and consistency of key data: Lead Time, Quantity, Stocking policy.
• Manage the continuous needs/resources balance (MRP) for raw material, components, sub-assemblies and finished products.
• Work with Suppliers to manage the customer needs and improve their performance through root cause actions/8D/Kaizen event.
• Manages planning/delivery for Large projects to ensure warehouse availability
  
  

What skills and capabilities will make you successful?

• Proficient with using computers and familiar with applications (access, excel, etc.).
• Effective communication, facilitation and strong negotiation skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are required.
• Ability to plan and organize effectively and has strong decision-making skills.
• Experience with conflict management and resolution.
• Must be detail oriented with the ability to multi-task.
  
  

What's in it for you?

• Schneider Electric offers a robust benefits package to support our employees such as flexible work arrangements, paid family leave, 401(k) match, and more.
  
  

Who will you report to?

• Supply Chain Planning Manager
  
  

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

• Degree preferred, not required. Equivalent experience and skills can be substituted for education.
• Have experience in a manufacturing setting
• SAP experience is preferred but not required
• 1-3 years in Planning and Procurement
  
  

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

Auto req ID

450690BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Job Category

Supply Chain

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

• Degree preferred, not required. Equivalent experience and skills can be substituted for education.
• Have experience in a manufacturing setting
• SAP experience is preferred but not required
• 1-3 years in Planning and Procurement
  
  

City*

Columbia

State*

South Carolina

Job Code

Supply_Chain Supply_Chain

Company

Schneider Electric