Supply Chain Planning Leader

The Supply Chain Planning Leader is responsible for leading end-to-end supply chain planning activities, including production planning, supplier planning, inventory management, and supply chain optimization. This role ensures alignment between customer demand, production capacity, supplier performance, and inventory strategy to achieve service, delivery, and operational excellence objectives while supporting Schneider Performance System (SPS) initiatives. What Will You Do? Planning & Execution Lead the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) processes for assigned product families. Collaborate with SIOP, Demand Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Customer Service teams to balance demand, supply, inventory, and capacity requirements. Ensure efficient flow of materials and orders through production to support customer commitments and business objectives. Lead the Master Production Planning process and ensure planning maturity in accordance with SPS standards. Inventory & Supply Management Define and maintain supply planning parameters including lead times, stocking policies, replenishment settings, order quantities, and inventory targets. Develop inventory strategies that support service level goals while minimizing excess, obsolete, and unhealthy inventory. Manage supplier forecasts and monitor gaps between demand requirements and supplier commitments. Optimize material flow, replenishment processes, and logistics parameters to improve inventory performance and operational efficiency. Supplier Performance & Procurement Planning Partner with suppliers to ensure material availability and improve overall supply chain performance. Monitor supplier service levels, forecast accuracy, and delivery performance. Lead corrective and preventive actions related to supply disruptions, shortages, excess inventory, and supplier performance issues. Escalate critical supplier issues and coordinate recovery plans with internal and external stakeholders. Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence Lead Value Stream Mapping activities and drive initiatives to improve product lead time, material flow, and supply chain efficiency. Champion Lean, SPS, and continuous improvement initiatives across planning and supply chain operations. Utilize data analytics and performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities and drive sustainable results. Performance Management On-Time Delivery (OTD), Internal Supplier Service Rating (ISSR), Back Order Lines (BOL), Product and Customer Lead Time, Days of Inventory / Net Inventory (DIN/NIN), Finished Goods Inventory (FG), Unhealthy Stock (UHS), Supplier Performance Metrics.Travel: Minimal local travel required (5–10%) Reports To: Supply Chain Planning Manager Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field is required.3+ years of experience in supply chain planning, production planning, procurement, inventory management, scheduling, or manufacturing operations. Experience with SAP ERP systems. Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Ability to make independent decisions in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel. Advanced Excel, Power BI, or SQL skills. Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment. Key Competencies: Supply Chain Planning, Master Production Scheduling (MPS), Distribution Requirements Planning, (DRP), Inventory Optimization, Supplier Planning & Management, Forecasting & Demand Planning, SAP / ERP Systems, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Data Analysis & KPI Management,Cross-Functional Collaboration, Operational Excellence.Ready to make an impact? Apply today and bring your planning expertise to our team!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 youOur 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.Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!€40 billion global revenue+9% organic growth150 000+ employees in 100+ countriesYou must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do. At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter hereSchneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy 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.