Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning Director

Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) Director - Home & Distribution

Accountable for delivering a balanced demand & supply plan across the supply chain by aligning volume and mix with capacity and capability and integrating global financial and operating plans with strategic objectives to deliver improved sourcing, operating and financial results.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading the Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning Process for the entire suite of products offered in the North American Digital Energy Business Unit
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies, policies and practices throughout the company that ensure the correct balance of quality, service level, and lowest total cost
• Aligns plant operational capacities with planning systems and serves as the conduit back to the business on available capacities and constraints.
• Responsible for ensuring all plants adopt and implement standard business planning practices
• Acts Like an Owner by proactively identifying risk in the end-to-end supply chain and working collaboratively with key stake holders to mitigate and resolve demand and supply imbalances
• Clearly and concisely communicates with all business partners by simplifying complex situations enabling rapid decision-making and forward progress.
• Build, Develop and Retain a high-performing team of Demand Planners, Supply Planners, SIOP Leaders, and SIOP Experts
  
  

Competencies

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with all internal and external contacts. Proven ability to work in a team environment between the functions of Operations, Customer Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, and Finance, and interact regularly with senior management regarding goals and accomplishments
• A self-motivated and influential change agent with experience leading continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities as well as attention to detail
• Possess analytical and technical skills required to understand business practices and recommend proper automation opportunities
• Energetic, flexible, collaborative and proactive team leader who welcomes challenges
  
  

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

• Fluent in English - Written and Oral
• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in Engineering, Supply Chain, Statistics, Economics, Operations, or Business
• MBA preferred, but not required
• Minimum 8 years of Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Vendor Forecasting, or Business Management
• Experience with Kinaxis, SAP, Oracle or other planning software packages
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Location: Franklin, TN (preferred) or Monterrey, MX
  
  

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Why us?

At Schneider Electric we're committed to creating a workplace that gives you not just a job but a meaningful purpose in joining our mission to bring energy and efficiency to enable life, progress and sustainability for all.

We believe in empowering our team members to reach their full potential, fostering a sense of ownership in their work.

We embrace inclusion as a fundamental value, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued. We value differences, and welcome people from all walks of life. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone, everywhere.

If you want to be part of a company where your contributions truly matter, where you are empowered to make a difference and where inclusivity is valued, we would love to hear from you.

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You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled

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