Schneider Electric has a great opportunity for a skilled and proactive Downstream Planner to join our team in El Paso, Texas. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in optimizing our downstream operations and ensuring the smooth flow of materials and products. This position requires a strong background in supply chain management, hands-on experience with planning processes, and proficiency in SAP.
What will you do?
- Develop and execute downstream production plans to meet customer demand, inventory targets, and operational goals.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create and manage production schedules based on sales forecasts, inventory levels, and resource availability.
- Utilize SAP or relevant ERP systems to maintain accurate production data, monitor workflow, and identify opportunities for process improvements.
- Ensure the quality and consistency of key data: Lead Time, Quantity, Stocking policy.
- Manage the continuous needs/resources balance (MRP) for raw material, components, sub-assemblies and finished products.
- Work with Suppliers to manage the customer needs and improve their performance through root cause actions/8D/Kaizen event.
- Manages planning/delivery for large projects to ensure warehouse availability
- Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to address production-related challenges and maintain operational excellence.
What skills and capabilities will make you successful?
- Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required. Equivalent experience and skills can be substituted for education
- Have experience in a manufacturing setting
- SAP experience is required
- 1-3 years in Planning and Procurement
- Proficient with using computers and familiar with applications (Q2C, access, excel).
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse teams and external partners.
What's in it for you?
- Schneider Electric offers a robust benefits package to support our employees such as flexible work arrangements, paid family leave, 401(k)+ match, and more.
Who will you report to?
What qualifications will make you successful for this role?
- Effective communication, facilitation and strong negotiation skills.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are required.
- Ability to plan and organize effectively and has strong decision-making skills.
- Experience with conflict management and resolution.
- Must be detail oriented with the ability to multi-task.
Let us learn about you! Apply today.
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You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
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