Upstream Flow Controller
Schneider Electric · Houston, TX · 6 days ago
HybridManufacturingFull-time
About the role
Join our US11 Panel builder team as an Upstream Flow Controller and be at the heart of optimizing our supply chain operations! We're looking for a detail-oriented individual who manages supplier relationships, procurement execution, and inbound material flow to support uninterrupted production.
What will you do?
- Manage Material Requirements Planning (MRP) activities to ensure the availability of raw materials and components while balancing inventory levels and business requirements.
- Plan, develop, implement, and continuously improve material planning processes to support on-time delivery and production schedules.
- Execute daily purchase order (PO) placement, track supplier deliveries, and maintain strong supplier relationships through regular meetings and ongoing communication.
- Collaborate with Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, and other cross-functional teams to optimize supply flow and resolve material-related issues.
- Monitor inventory levels against established targets and take proactive measures to address shortages, excess stock, and potential supply risks.
- Ensure continuous product availability by resolving backorders, supply constraints, and delivery delays.
- Review and manage ERP-generated messages, identify recurring issues, and escalate concerns to drive timely resolution.
- Analyze inventory and stock discrepancies, implement corrective actions, and support continuous process improvement initiatives.
What's in it for me?
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
- 1 to 3 years of experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Material Planning, or a related role.
- Basic understanding of supply chain processes, forecasting, and inventory management.
- Experience using ERP systems such as SAP is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Pay
USD 68,000 - USD 102,000 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives.
Benefits
- Medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance
- Benefit Bucks
- Flexible work arrangements
- Paid family leaves
- Well-being programs
- 12 holidays per year
- 15 days of paid time off per year
- Company share ownership and 401(k) with match
- Performance discussions, global opportunities, and learning platforms like Coursera
- Volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits