Upstream Planning Manager

The Upstream Planning Manager is responsible for standardizing the planning process and supply limiters through planning-specific levers for selected scope of critical suppliers/categories in North America to improve vendor supply reliability and optimize inventory. This role involves leading, developing, and coaching a team of planners working to achieve KPIs and best practices.Key Responsibilities:Ensure scoped key suppliers are prepared to meet Schneider Electric demand.Lead the development and formulation of long and mid-range planning, policies, programs, and objectives related to Materials Planning Management.Drive best practices among direct reports and the Upstream Team.Collaborate with Procurement to develop joint business plans for critical suppliers.Implement a monthly process to track, monitor, and improve monthly forecast (accuracy and bias) with critical suppliers.Lead continuous improvement initiatives that balance service, working capital, and costs:Examples include but are not limited to: Vendor Managed Inventory, Upstream Flow Optimization Program or UFO, Consignment, Quick Ship Flow with Suppliers.Crisis Management/Escalations:Responsible for developing and implementing a supplier escalation process for NAM to drive stability. 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.Create performance metrics and standards for all aspects of materials management and implement improvement initiatives.#J-18808-Ljbffr