Position DescriptionTake the lead in driving operational excellence and customer service.Reporting to the Supply Chain Planning Manager, the Downstream Planning Leader is responsible for leading production planning and downstream operations to optimize service, inventory, and plant performance.
What will you do?- Lead the Master Production Schedule (MPS) and balance demand with capacity
- Drive Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) and scheduling execution
- Coordinate material flow from suppliers through production to customers
- Ensure consistency in planning parameters and inventory policies
- Identify and implement process improvements
What skills and capabilities will make you successful?- Strong expertise in production planning and scheduling
- Analytical and resource optimization capabilities
- Deep understanding of supply chain planning processes
- Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills
What qualifications will make you successful in this role?- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business
- 5+ years of experience in production planning within manufacturing
- Experience with ERP and planning systems
- APICS Certification Preferred
What's in it for you?- Leadership role with direct impact on customer service and plant performance
- Opportunity to drive strategic improvements
- Exposure to advanced planning tools and methodologies
- Strong career growth potential
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.
Our 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.
