Planning and Flow Controller

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We are seeking a planning and Flow controller to join the Schneider Electric team. The Plant specializes in Standard & Engineering to Order (ETO) solutions within the Secure Power Division, focusing primarily on prefabricated data centers and power modules for the Data Center sector.

The Ideal Candidate:

• A proactive and detail-oriented professional with experience in supply chain planning, material flow coordination, or inventory management, preferably in a manufacturing or modular data centre systems environment.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on ensuring material availability, minimizing shortages, and optimizing inventory levels across upstream and downstream flows.

• Passionate about process optimization and continuous improvement, with hands-on experience in Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) methodologies.

• Excellent communicator with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams, including procurement, production, engineering, and logistics, ensuring alignment on material flow strategies and production schedules.

• Data-driven mindset with the ability to interpret supply chain KPIs, identify trends, and make informed decisions to improve service levels and reduce lead times.

• Committed to maintaining data accuracy in ERP systems (e.g., Oracle/SAP), ensuring that master data such as lead times, stock policies, and order parameters are consistently updated and reliable.

• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with the ability to adapt to changing supply and demand conditions while maintaining a high level of service and operational efficiency.

Description:

As a Flow Controller, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end flow of materials across the supply chain, ensuring that the right materials are available at the right time and place to support production and customer delivery. You will oversee supply planning, stock parameter management, and supplier coordination, working closely with internal group and external group vendors to maintain optimal inventory levels and service performance.

Your role will involve:

• Defining and updating supply and stock parameters in alignment with production needs.

• Managing replenishment orders, monitoring supplier performance, and resolving supply issues in collaboration with procurement and planning teams.

• Ensuring data integrity in ERP systems and driving continuous improvement in material flow processes.

• Participating in SIOP and SIM meetings to align supply chain activities with business objectives.

• Collaborating with DC, engineering, project management, quality, and warehouse teams to ensure seamless material flow and support for production schedules.

•Regular reviewing forecast with LV panel builders, Container builders and FSS. 

• Promoting a culture of safety, efficiency, and collaboration across all supply chain interface.

Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Business disciplines.

• Proven ability to interpret and work with ERP systems (Oracle/SAP), supply chain dashboards, and material flow diagrams (2D/3D understanding of layout and logistics flow is a plus).

• Skilled in using Microsoft Office 365 suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a supply chain planning or logistics coordination role.

• Strong communication skills, with proficiency in English and the local languages, enabling effective collaboration across cross-functional teams and external suppliers.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business disciplines.