SAP Power User - Downstream Planning

About the Role

Lead the SAP S/4HANA deployment for the Downstream Planning function at our new manufacturing facility in Mt. Juliet, TN. This role will manage and optimize end-to-end planning processes, including order scheduling, material availability validation, demand forecasting, and production planning. You will serve as a key resource for training end users, providing ongoing system support, and resolving process or system-related issues. Additionally, you will identify opportunities for process improvements, develop system enhancement recommendations, collaborate with SAP technical teams, and drive successful implementation of solutions that support operational excellence within the manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the activities required (within the Downstream Planning domain) to successfully deploy SAP across multiple product lines.
• Receive and seek training on SAP (S4 Hana) to become the technical expert for the Downstream Planning domain in the manufacturing plant.
• Gather and test the required master data for the SAP configuration.
• Translate current practices into SAP processes.
• Create training plans and documents to train end-users on processes and daily activities within SAP.
• Troubleshoot issues identified by end-users and resolve with the technical team, if required.
• Develop enhancement requests and work with the technical team to implement and deploy.
• Align SAP processes with central planning team practices.
• Collaborate with SAP power users from other domains to simplify and streamline SAP processes.
• Capture and share lessons learned with manufacturing plants preparing for SAP deployment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in production planning and scheduling in a manufacturing environment (high mix, low volume products).
• Proficient analyzing, manipulating, and translating large data sets (especially MS Excel and SQL).
• Prior experience utilizing SAP.
• Experience training individuals and large groups.
• Experience defining processes and creating flowcharts.
• Experience planning and executing short-term projects.

Characteristics

• Self-driven and curious to understand how everything works.
• Complex problem solver with the ability to root cause issues.
• Ability to connect, communicate, collaborate, and influence peers.
• Fortitude and energy to be the go-to person and decision maker with critical issues.
• Confidence to prioritize and complete tasks in a rapidly evolving environment.

Benefits

Schneider Electric offers a robust benefits package, including:

• Flexible work arrangements.
• Paid family leave.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company stock option purchase with match.
• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance with member reward points.
• Benefit Bucks.
• Well-being programs.
• 12 holidays per year and 15 days of paid time off per year.
• Performance discussions and global opportunities.
• Access to learning platforms like Coursera and the Schneider Career Hub.
• Volunteer leave and community support programs.
• Military leave benefits.

Pay

For this U.S.-based position, the expected pay range is USD 86,400 - USD 129,600 per year. This range includes base pay and short-term incentives. Individual pay is determined by performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Reporting

You will report to the SAP Site Leader.