Network Supply Planner - Gepps Cross SA

* Join our Global Supply Chain team as a Network Supply Planner


* Previous experience in Supply Chain in a multi-site organisation is preferred


* Hybrid role located at our Distribution Centre, Gepps Cross SA plus benefits

About Us

Schneider Electric is a global specialist in energy management and automation.

We are dedicated to supplying our customers with safe, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions.

We invent technologies that will transform the places where we live, work and play.

Our technologies ensure that Life Is On everywhere, for everyone at every moment.

Our Mission is to be the trusted partner in Sustainability and Efficiency.

The Opportunity

Our Supply Chain Planning team are currently seeking Demand Planner for a permanent position to be based at our Distribution Centre, Gepps Cross SA.

The Network Supply Planner position is a combination of supply planning operations and projects.

The team is responsible for the logistics of finished goods in the Pacific Zone, you will be expected to explore and identify issues and opportunities within the areas of planning responsibility.

Reporting to the Supply Planning and Downstream Flow Manager, PACIFIC, the Network Supply Planner will play a pivotal role in profitability of the business unit portfolio and its growth ambitions in the Pacific region.

This exciting new career opportunity will see you:



* Support in improving supply planning and S&OP for Pacific Region, guaranteeing business orientation and customer centricity


* Priority focus on stocking policy, end to end lead time acceleration, digitization acceleration, integration with network modelling


* Support the supply chain team in achieving inventory and service level ambitions by optimizing parameters, operations and working with the business


* Define and implement clear roadmap and controls pertaining to reduction of inventory excesses and provision


* Demand Replenishment Plan and Vendor Supply Commitment follow up with key suppliers to deliver improvement of the forecast accuracy to vendors and ensuring commitment for our customers


* Manage product lifecycle to support stock availability for new product introductions and manage withdrawal of discontinued products to mitigate scrap risk


* Partnership with demand planning team, factories and vendors, central planning, and procurement

Our ideal candidate will possess:



* Tertiary qualifications in Operations, Supply Chain Management or Logistics, Master's degree or above in Engineering preferred


* 3-5 years of experience in Supply Chain within a large complex multi-site and highly regulated organisation


* Good analytical skills, attention to detail and ability to handle large amounts of data


* Proficient in the advanced use of Excel analytics


* Experience in ERP supply chain modules - knowledge of SAP and MRP modules


* Proven ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholder groups and strong comm...