Upstream Planning Leader – Supply Chain Planning

Job Description

Upstream Planning Leader | Schneider Electric

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Schneider Electric, located in Red Oak, TX. Schneider Electric empowers everyone to make the most of energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. Within the Secure Power Business, Modular Data Center Division, the company designs and delivers scalable, resilient infrastructure solutions that power the digital economy. Your work in this role directly supports global, mission-critical operations and cutting-edge manufacturing innovation within the facility.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Red Oak, TX
• Pay: $101600–$152400 yearly
• Team: Reporting to the Supply Chain Planning Manager
• Mission: Leads upstream supply chain planning, supplier coordination, and material availability strategies to ensure seamless production execution and optimal plant performance.
• Tech Stack: ERP systems (SAP/Oracle preferred)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Lead: Lead upstream planning processes including MRP execution and supplier alignment.
• Manage: Develop and manage supply strategies to ensure material availability for production.
• Coordinate: Coordinate inbound material flow from suppliers to support plant operations.
• Monitor: Monitor supply chain performance metrics and identify inefficiencies.
• Escalate: Proactively manage supply risks, shortages, and escalations.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field, with core domain knowledge in supply chain planning, procurement, or manufacturing.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in supply chain planning, procurement, or manufacturing; experience managing supplier relationships and inbound supply processes; experience working within ERP and planning systems.
• Skills: Strong expertise in supply planning, MRP, and supplier coordination; ability to analyze performance metrics and drive data-based decisions; solid understanding of manufacturing operations and material flow; strong problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset; proficiency in ERP systems (SAP/Oracle preferred).
• Bonus: APICS Certification Preferred