The Lexington, KY plant has an outstanding opportunity for a passionate individual to assume the role of Supply Chain Buyer. You will be primarily accountable for managing supplier contacts, backlog replenishment, and ensuring a continuous flow of material into the Lexington facility.
Internally, this role will be referred to as Flow Controller.
What will you do?
- Ensure a continuous flow of incoming raw materials, 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 ensure the availability of materials.
- Monitor and improve supplier performance through established KPIs. Work with suppliers on late orders, confirmation details, etc.
- Take daily action regarding Material Requirements Planning (MRP) messages and escalate when issues are repeated.
- Actively participate in continuous improvement and short interval management (SIM).
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Who will you report to? Supply Chain Planning Manager.
What qualifications will make you successful?
- Degree preferred, not required. Equivalent experience and skills can be substituted for education.
- At least 1 year of experience in Purchasing/Supply Chain is preferred.
- Experience with SAP or other ERP systems is desirable.
- Proficient in using computers with advanced knowledge of applications (Access, Excel).
- Strong drive and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently with good time management and organizational skills.
- Strong relationship-building and collaborative management skills.
- Strong negotiation skills are a plus.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Experience performing cost analysis, such as Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
- Proficiency in English (reading, writing, and oral) is required.
We recognize that skills and competencies can manifest in many ways and may be based on your life experiences. If you do not meet all the listed requirements, we still encourage you to apply for the position.
What's in it for me? Schneider Electric offers a robust benefits package to support our employees, including flexible work arrangements, paid family leave, 401(k) matching, and more.
This facility is identified as Union
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