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Upstream Planning Coordinator

AT Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric

Upstream Planning Coordinator

Monterrey, Mexico

Are you someone who like to be "in the Game" versus the sidelines? Do you like complex challenges and the empowerment to make a difference?

What will you do?

Support assigned Upstream Planning Manager. Data Analytics and performance tracking for Critical suppliers. Attend weekly meetings with assigned critical suppliers for Short/Mid/Long range planning. Manage supplier and plant escalations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supports the development and formulation of long and mid-range planning, policies, programs and objectives related to Materials Planning Management
  • Works closely with Procurement and operations teams to ensure the appropriate reorder process and timely delivery of materials are in place/contracted
  • Collaborates with Procurement to develop joint business plans for critical suppliers
  • Vendor Forecast Accuracy

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Implement monthly process to track, monitor and improve monthly forecast (accuracy and bias) with critical suppliers
  • Leads continuous improvement initiatives that balance service, working capital, and costs:
    Examples include but are not limited to: Vendor Managed Inventory, Upstream Flow Optimization Program
  • Crisis Management/Escalations:
    Responsible for developing and implementing supplier escalation process for NAM to drive stability
    Only in case of severe shortage impacting the entire region, work with the plant upstream planner and set-up a task force to avoid any customer impact
  • Supplier Scorecards:
    Responsible for monitoring Supplier performance and proactively identifying and mitigating risks
    Creates performance metrics and standards for all aspects of materials management and implements improvement initiatives

  • Qualifications

    Education: Bachelors degree required, Masters degree a bonus

    Language: Fluent in English. Spanish is of value.

    Experience: 2 Years of experience in Procurement, Operations or Supply Chain Functions (ex. Logistics, Customer Service, Distribution, Project Management); Track record of solving problems and working on complex projects; Working in cross functional teams/roles.

    Skills:
    • Need a global view with the ability to define and deploy corporate strategy for their scope / process
    • Strong ability to influence and convince stakeholders. Resilient in the face of challenge
    • Demonstrated ability to drive change and deliver results - solid network management - Change management experience
    • Proven ability in mentoring and developing talent
    • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts
    • Strong ability to make decisions in a changing environment
    • Ability to work in a team environment between the functions of Operations, Customer Supply Chain, Marketing, and Finance, and interact regularly with senior management regarding goals and accomplishments

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    Schedule: Full-time
    Req: 00950Q

    Client-provided location(s): Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico
    Job ID: Schneider_Electric-https://careers.se.com/jobs/00950Q?lang=en-us
    Employment Type: Full Time