Upstream Flow Supervisor

Job description

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About us

At Schneider Electric, we create connected technologies that reshape industries, transform cities and enrich lives. Help us deliver solutions that ensure Life Is On everywhere, for everyone and at every moment: https://youtu.be/NlLJMv1Y7Hk . We're looking for people with a passion for success — on the job and beyond. See what our people have to say about working for Schneider Electric: https://youtu.be/6D2Av1uUrzY .

Schneider Electric has a great opportunity for the right person to join our team as a Upstream Flow Supervisor in our site in Swindon.

Summary of the role:

Organize the upstream flows with the suppliers to improve the supplier SC performance (ISSR, ESSR). Set and release suppliers forecast and manage logistic terms and conditions. Ensure the update, quality and consistency of key parameters of supply and stock management (ex: Replenishment Lead Time, Quantity, Frequency and Stocking policy.)

Your Responsibilities:

· Organize and optimize the procurement of components with our suppliers by following the SPS principles, from last ad value of the supplier to point of use in the plant (physical and information flows, in close association with LWS4).

· Including logistic solutions, batch size, lead time, packaging, ABC/FMR analysis.

· Is responsible of the supplier forecast and their accuracy

· Monitor and improve the upstream SC performance.

· Develop local suppliers base: improvement tools, competencies (Material management, SPS).

· Is in a continuous improvement approach for ESSR/NLL, MOQA/LTA and DIN/NIN RM based on SPS/SIM principles.

· Pilot the containment, corrective and preventive actions to solve upstream SC issues of the plant using the 8D methodology.

· Escalade to SSCMEs for critical SC issues with suppliers.

· Responsible for the implementation of rules and principles of management of suppliers.

· PPEP, Transfer / Disengagement process, SAM audit, Contract / Logistic terms & conditions

· Use Lean tools for Supply Chain performance: VSM, E-VSM.

About You:

· You will have experience in a procurement role or similar.
· Enthusiasm, pro-activity and determination to drive business forward.
· Team spirit.
· Strong communication skills.
· Degree or HNC in a related area.
· Technical background preferred.

This is a great opportunity to join Schneider Electric and power your career! You will be joining an international, dynamic, and responsible company, with an enviable reputation in the market. Schneider fosters the development of all its' people around the world. Every day, we empower employees to achieve more and experience exciting careers. Find out how our values and unique position make Schneider Electric the employer of choice – apply now online.

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At Schneider Electric, Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of our organisation, it's an integral part of our history, culture and identity. We recognise that embracing diversity unlocks innovation and creativity and fosters collaboration. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our communities and the customers we serve. As a result, our teams are stronger to drive the company's future.

We are open to a conversation about flexible working.