Supply Chain Buyer

Job Overview

Schneider Electric has a great opportunity for a Supply Chain Buyer in The Columbia, MO location. As a Flow Controller at Schneider Electric, you will be responsible for overseeing the flow of materials and information throughout the production process. Your role will involve coordinating and optimizing the flow of resources to ensure efficient operations and meet production targets. You will work closely with various teams to ensure that production schedules are met and that quality standards are maintained.

• Ensure continuous needs/resources balance (MRP, .. ) for raw material, components, and sub-assemblies.
• Manage supplier contacts and networks through the SSP Portal.
• Manage the replenishment backlog (creation and rescheduling of purchase orders).
• Coordinate Open Purchase Order Management and/or Order scheduling.
• Manage the upstream backorder portfolio (UBOL), component shortages and take actions to insure the availability of components.
• Daily action regarding MRP messages (SAP example: MD07) and escalation when repeatable issues.
• Actively participate to SIM cycle 2.
• Support stock discrepancies analysis and support adjustments. (Not counting,...)

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Operations or related degree.
• 2+ years' experience in Purchasing/Supply Chain is preferred.
• SAP experience is a plus; not required.
• Strong drive and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong relationship management skills.
• Strong negotiation skills are a plus.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Experience performing cost analysis, considering TCO.
• Must be able to effectively and professionally communicate with various departments, suppliers, and levels of personnel.

Schneider Electric offers a robust benefits package to support our employees such as flexible work arrangements, paid family leave, 401(k) + match, and more.

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.