Material Planner

In Schneider Electric, everything we do is geared towards advancing progress and sustainability for all—our colleagues, customers, partners, and the communities and societies we serve.

Whether it's through our products, software, and services that propel the digital transformation of energy management and automation, or through our corporate citizenship and volunteer activities, we make a meaningful impact by empowering people and organizations to become more resilient, electric, and digital.

Which is where you come in. Working at Schneider Electric means working toward a cleaner, better world. You're part of a global team built on inclusion, mastery, purpose, action, curiosity, and teamwork, turning sustainability ambitions into actions.

The Role: Material Planner/ Material Buyer

What will you do?

The Materials Planner position is responsible for timely & right parts procurement through approved suppliers at the lowest cost per Distribution Requirement Planning (DRP) results, scheduling, re-scheduling, Inventory management, HUB stocks management & maintenance of system data attributes to support production & sales requirements regularly.

• 70% Timely creation & release of Purchase Orders (PO) to approved suppliers per DRP results/analysis for procurement of assigned parts, raw materials & equipment
• 10% Proper PO management per guidelines & regular follow-up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials while maintaining optimum inventory level per set Targets
• 5% Negotiate better cost & delivery lead time with suppliers for continuous improvement
• 5% Coordinate with Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE), Warehouse (W/H) & Finance teams to resolve supplier quality, stock discrepancy & payment related issues promptly
• 10% Regular Communication & Coordination with various functions like planning, Logistics, Warehouse, New Product Development (NPD) & Production teams regarding materials status to prepare for unexpected emergencies with suppliers
• Observe quality and safety standards in the execution of duties and responsibilities
• Support the health and safety and environmental programs and initiatives of the company
• Regular Interaction with suppliers regarding process improvement activities
• Regular Interaction with Engineering & Bill of Materials (BOM), and Business Process Improvement teams for proper data maintenance & updating
• Utilize and maintain Enterprise Requirement Planning (ERP) system for correct & up to date information/attributes setup
• Achieve defined quarterly & yearly Key Performance Indicators (KPI) per management guidelines
• Perform other related duties that may be assigned from time to time

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Sciences, or Business Admin or any related course
• At least 2-3 years of purchasing experience in the Electronics / Light Engineering Industry
• Knowledge in cost calculations of some commodities like transformers, batteries, PCBs, Metal Stamping parts, Plastic injection, Carton Boxes and others is an advantage and also knowledge of the manufacturing process for key commodities like press parts, transformers, PCB and other packaging parts
• Knowledge and experience in ERP systems
• A deep understanding of the core purchasing process is a must
• Good communication and negotiation skills
• Experienced in using ERP/MRP systems like Oracle 11i, BAAN or SAP will be an advantage also
• Project management skills
• Be conversant with the market trends for the respective commodities
• Work Location:
  Rosario, Cavite
• Working arrangements:
  Normal working hours, Dayshift, Full-time onsite reporting

What's in it for me?

• Global Family Leave
• Comprehensive medical coverage for employee and dependents
• Worldwide Employee Stock Ownership
• …and more

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success.

We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambitions into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

Become an IMPACT Makers with Schneider Electric – apply today

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