Upstream Buyer Planner

Schneider Electric

Oxford, United Kingdom
Onsite
Manage supplier contacts
Replenishment backlog management
Continuous flow of material
Schneider Electric is seeking an Upstream Buyer Planner for their Oxford plant. The role involves managing supplier relationships, ensuring a continuous flow of materials, and participating in inventory management and continuous improvement initiatives

Job Summary

  • Ensure continuous flow of incoming raw material, components, and sub-assemblies by managing supplier contacts and replenishment backlog.
  • Monitor and improve supplier performance through established KPIs and actively address late orders and material shortages.
  • Schneider Electric offers a robust benefits package including flexible work arrangements, paid family leave, and 401(k)+ match.

Matching Summary

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Schneider Electric is seeking an Upstream Buyer Planner for their Oxford plant. The role involves managing supplier relationships, ensuring a continuous flow of materials, and participating in inventory management and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Manage supplier contacts
  • Replenishment backlog management
  • Continuous flow of material
  • Monitor supplier performance
  • Material requirements planning (MRP)

Nice-to-have

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Drive and ability to prioritize
  • Ability to work independently
  • Relationship and collaborative management skills
  • Continuous improvement participation

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Operations or related degree
  • 3 years' experience in Purchasing/Supply Chain
  • Proficient in SAP or other ERP systems
  • Advanced knowledge with computer applications (access, excel)

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