Upstream Flow Controller – Buyer

Job Description

Upstream Flow Controller | Schneider Electric

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Schneider Electric, located in Goodyear, AZ or Red Oak, TX. Schneider Electric empowers everyone to make the most of energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. Within their Secure Power Business, Modular Data Center Division, they deliver resilient, scalable infrastructure supporting the digital economy. Your work as an Upstream Flow Controller will directly impact mission-critical operations worldwide by ensuring materials are in the right place at the right time for uninterrupted production.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Goodyear, AZ or Red Oak, TX
• Pay: $86400–$129600 yearly
• Team: Reports to the Supply Chain Planning Manager
• Mission: Manages supplier relationships, procurement execution, and inbound material flow to support uninterrupted production.
• Tech Stack: ERP

What You’ll Actually Do
• Supplier Management: Manage MRP and supplier order execution to ensure timely material procurement and continuous production flow.
• Material Availability: Actively ensure material availability, resolve any identified shortages promptly, and maintain consistent supply for manufacturing.
• Replenishment Oversight: Manage the replenishment backlog and supplier schedules to optimize inbound material flow and prevent operational disruptions.
• System Monitoring & Escalation: Monitor ERP messages diligently, escalating any recurring issues or potential supply chain problems to relevant stakeholders.
• Process Improvement & Inventory: Collaborate with internal teams to improve overall supply flow efficiency and support inventory accuracy and discrepancy resolution.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business.
• Experience: 1-3 years in procurement or supply chain roles.
• Skills: Strong analytical and critical thinking, Negotiation and supplier coordination, Detail-oriented with strong organization, Ability to manage dynamic priorities.
• Bonus: Proficiency with ERP systems like SAP or Oracle.