Buyer / Planner at Schneider Electric USA, Inc in Oxford, Ohio

Job Description:

Our Oxford plant has an outstanding opportunity for a passionate individual to assume the role of Buyer / Supply Chain Planner.

What will you do?
Scheduler :
• Develop production plan based on production line capacity and customer priority.
• Monitor and ensure production executes according to plan.
• Analyze issues of production not being able to execute according to plan and communicate the issue to the right function for resolution.
• Analyze material allocation within production and Distribution Center demand and request for re-allocation if necessary, to maximize production output.
• Identify critical material shortages and collaborate with Replenishment team, Transport team and Warehouse Inbound team to discuss solutions.
• Communicate with customers based on their expectations and delivery schedule. This may include request for expediting delivery dates, modification, or cancellation of order.
• Communicate customer special requirements to production team.
• Prepare status and performance reports.
• Track late delivery to internal customers and backlog activity
Buyer
• Ensure continuous flow of incoming raw material, components, and sub-assemblies.
• Manage supplier contacts and networks through the purchasing database (Supply Side Platform Portal)
• Manage the replenishment backlog (creation and rescheduling of purchase orders)
• Coordinate Open Purchase Order Management and/or Order scheduling.
• Manage the upstream backorder portfolio, component shortages, and micromanage to insure the availability of material
• Monitor and improve the supplier's performance through established KPIs. Work with suppliers on late orders, confirmation details, etc.
• Take daily action regarding material requirements planning (MRP) messages & escalate when issues are repeated
• Actively participate in continuous improvement and short interval management (SIM)

What qualifications will make you successful?
• Bachelor's Degree preferred, not required. Equivalent experience and skills can be substituted for education
• 3+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management in a manufacturing setting
• Inventory control process knowledge in: SAP, KANBAN, MRP, OFO etc.
• Functional knowledge of Material Management Computer System - MRP
• Proficient with using computers and advanced knowledge with applications (access, excel)
• Effective communication, facilitation, and strong negotiation skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to plan and organize effectively and has strong decision-making skills

What's in it for me?
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 .

We seek out and reward people for putting the customer first, being disruptive to the status quo, embracing different perspectives, continuously learning, and acting like owners. We're recognized around the world for welcoming people as they are. We create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are seen as a real value for the company. See what our people have to say about working for Schneider Electric. https://youtu.be/C7sogZ_oQYg

Who will you report to?
Supply Chain Planning Manager

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

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

Why us?

At Schneider Electric we're committed to creating a workplace that gives you not just a job but a meaningful purpose in joining our mission to bring energy and efficiency to enable life, progress and sustainability for all.

We believe in e mpowering our team members to reach their full potential, fostering a sense of ownership in their work.

We embrace inclusion as a fundamental value, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued. We value differences, and welcome people from all walks of life. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone, everywhere.

If you want to be part of a company where your contributions truly matter, where you are empowered to make a difference and where inclusivity is valued, we would love to hear from you.

Discover your M eaningful, Inclusive and Empowered career at Schneider Electric.

€34.2bn global revenue
+12% organic growth
135 000+ employees in 100+ countries
#1 on the Global 100 World's most sustainable corporations

You 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 we 'embrace different' as 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. This extends to our Candidates and is embedded in our Hiring Practices.

You can find out more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here and our DEI Policy here

Schneider 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.Our Oxford plant has an outstanding opportunity for a passionate individual to assume the role of Buyer / Supply Chain Planner.

What will you do?
Scheduler :
• Develop production plan based on production line capacity and customer priority.
• Monitor and ensure production executes according to plan.
• Analyze issues of production not being able to execute according to plan and communicate the issue to the right function for resolution.
• Analyze material allocation within production and Distribution Center demand and request for re-allocation if necessary, to maximize production output.
• Identify critical material shortages and collaborate with Replenishment team, Transport team and Warehouse Inbound team to discuss solutions.
• Communicate with customers based on their expectations and delivery schedule. This may include request for expediting delivery dates, modification, or cancellation of order.
• Communicate customer special requirements to production team.
• Prepare status and performance reports.
• Track late delivery to internal customers and backlog activity
Buyer
• Ensure continuous flow of incoming raw material, components, and sub-assemblies.
• Manage supplier contacts and networks through the purchasing database (Supply Side Platform Portal)
• Manage the replenishment backlog (creation and rescheduling of purchase orders)
• Coordinate Open Purchase Order Management and/or Order scheduling.
• Manage the upstream backorder portfolio, component shortages, and micromanage to insure the availability of material
• Monitor and improve the supplier's performance through established KPIs. Work with suppliers on late orders, confirmation details, etc.
• Take daily action regarding material requirements planning (MRP) messages & escalate when issues are repeated
• Actively participate in continuous improvement and short interval management (SIM)

What qualifications will make you successful?
• Bachelor's Degree preferred, not required. Equivalent experience and skills can be substituted for education
• 3+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management in a manufacturing setting
• Inventory control process knowledge in: SAP, KANBAN, MRP, OFO etc.
• Functional knowledge of Material Management Computer System - MRP
• Proficient with using computers and advanced knowledge with applications (access, excel)
• Effective communication, facilitation, and strong negotiation skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to plan and organize effectively and has strong decision-making skills