Upstream Planning Leader

For this U.S.

based position, the expected compensation range is $80,640 - $120,900 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive.

The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States.

Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level.

Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits) flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) + match, well-being and recognition (including service anniversary) programs, 12 holidays per year, 15 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date), opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date), and military leave benefits.

You must submit an online application to be considered for the position.

The Company will accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

About the Role

As the Upstream Planning Manager at Motivair, a Schneider Electric company, you will be responsible for leading the planning and coordination of materials, components, and supplier capacity to support the company's mission-critical cooling product lines.

You will ensure alignment between customer demand, engineering requirements, and manufacturing capabilities, while collaborating across Schneider Electric's global supply chain network.

This role plays a key part in ensuring reliability, agility, and responsiveness in upstream operations, with a strong focus on supplier performance and inventory optimization.

Key Responsibilities:


* Develop and manage upstream supply plans to support the production of mission-critical cooling solutions, ensuring alignment with customer orders and engineering timelines.


* Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and manufacturing teams to ensure timely sourcing and availability of key components.


* Partner with Schneider Electric's global supply chain and sourcing teams to leverage economies of scale and supplier performance data.


* Manage supplier planning relationships, ensuring capacity visibility and proactive risk mitigation.


* Optimize inventory levels of long-lead and high-value components while maintaining production flexibility.


* Drive continuous improvement in upstream planning processes, focusing on lead-time reduction, forecasting accuracy, and process automation.


* Utilize Schneider Electric planning tools (e.g., SAP IBP, MRP, APS systems) to support real-time decision-making and analytics.


* Participate in S&OP and demand planning processes, representing upstream supply readiness.


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