Downstream Planning Leader at Schneider Electric USA, Inc in Columbia, Missouri

Job Description:

Schneider Electric has an opportunity for a Downstream Planning Leader at our Columbia, MO location. As the Downstream Planning Leader, you will be the key representative for supply chain in all things production- striving to continuously improve output levels within the plant.

Schneider Electric creates connected technologies that reshape industries, transform cities, and enrich lives.Our 135,000+ employees thrive in more than 100 countries. From the simplest of switches to complex operational systems, our technology, software, and services improve the way our customers manage and automate their operations. Help us deliver solutions that ensure Life Is On everywhere, for everyone and at every moment.

What do you get to do in this position?

• Responsible to receive the Distribution Requirement Planning from all Lines of Business, challenge its accuracy, when consensus is achieved, upload forecast into SAP.


• Lead monthly MPP (Manufacturing Production Plan) with the other functions like Methods, Production, Quality, Supply chain, etc.


• Design the organization of internal flows (physical and informational) according to SPS (Schneider Performance System) rules and update internal stock (Kanban) parameters in collaboration with SC performance.


• Actively participate in decisions on plant capacity- short term & long term on buy or make decisions


• Participate in plant Value Stream Mapping (current & future state) and leading the continuous improvement of Product Lead Time with SC performance & methods.


• Monitor and improve the downstream SC performance at plant level for key performance metrics


• Work closely with production teams to improve current processes and efficiencies leading to output performance.


• Ensure needs/resources balance (MRP) for raw material, components, sub-assemblies and finished products by managing the customer's needs (customer order + CCMP's) and the replenishment backlog.


• Coordinate queue management and/or production scheduling.


• Ensure products availability by taking actions to solve backorders and shortages.


• Manage the customer needs coming from the CCC's through the Customer Claim Management Process


• Manage the replenishment backlog (creation and rescheduling of the manufacturing and purchase orders)


• Manage the backorder portfolio (BOL), the shortage and take actions to ensure the availability of product


• Daily action regarding MRP messages (SAP example: MD07) and escalate when repeatable issues


• Actively participate in SIM Cycle 2


• Support stock discrepancies analysis and support adjustments


• Support of downstream flows to improve the manufacturing SC performance

This job might be for you if:

• Bachelor's Degree in supply chain, International Business, Industrial Engineer or according


• Experience of at least 4-5 years in Planning Materials, Procurement & Purchasing.


• Fluent in English


• Desirable to have experience with SAP


• Skills: Proactive, results driven, teamwork, urgency sense, leadership.

Schneider Electric offers a robust benefits package to support our employees such as flexible work arrangements, paid family leave,401(k)+ match, and more. Click here to find out more about working with us: http://se.com/us/careers

Why us?

Schneider Electric is leading the digital transformation of energy management and automation. Our technologies enable the world to use energy in a safe, efficient and sustainable manner. We strive to promote a global economy that is both ecologically viable and highly productive.

€25.7bn global revenue

137 000+ employees in 100+ countries

45% of revenue from IoT

5% of revenue devoted for R&D

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled

It is the policy of Schneider Electric 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. Concerning agencies: Schneider Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be responsible for fees related to such.Schneider Electric has an opportunity for a Downstream Planning Leader at our Columbia, MO location. As the Downstream Planning Leader, you will be the key representative for supply chain in all things production- striving to continuously improve output levels within the plant.

Schneider Electric creates connected technologies that reshape industries, transform cities, and enrich lives.Our 135,000+ employees thrive in more than 100 countries. From the simplest of switches to complex operational systems, our technology, software, and services improve the way our customers manage and automate their operations. Help us deliver solutions that ensure Life Is On everywhere, for everyone and at every moment.

What do you get to do in this position?

• Responsible to receive the Distribution Requirement Planning from all Lines of Business, challenge its accuracy, when consensus is achieved, upload forecast into SAP.


• Lead monthly MPP (Manufacturing Production Plan) with the other functions like Methods, Production, Quality, Supply chain, etc.


• Design the organization of internal flows (physical and informational) according to SPS (Schneider Performance System) rules and update internal stock (Kanban) parameters in collaboration with SC performance.


• Actively participate in decisions on plant capacity- short term & long term on buy or make decisions


• Participate in plant Value Stream Mapping (current & future state) and leading the continuous improvement of Product Lead Time with SC performance & methods.


• Monitor and improve the downstream SC performance at plant level for key performance metrics


• Work closely with production teams to improve current processes and efficiencies leading to output performance.


• Ensure needs/resources balance (MRP) for raw material, components, sub-assemblies and finished products by managing the customer's needs (customer order + CCMP's) and the replenishment backlog.


• Coordinate queue management and/or production scheduling.


• Ensure products availability by taking actions to solve backorders and shortages.


• Manage the customer needs coming from the CCC's through the Customer Claim Management Process


• Manage the replenishment backlog (creation and rescheduling of the manufacturing and purchase orders)


• Manage the backorder portfolio (BOL), the shortage and take actions to ensure the availability of product


• Daily action regarding MRP messages (SAP example: MD07) and escalate when repeatable issues


• Actively participate in SIM Cycle 2


• Support stock discrepancies analysis and support adjustments


• Support of downstream flows to improve the manufacturing SC performance

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