Sr. Manager Supply Chain Performance
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 24, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 12, 2026. Schneider Electric scores B on the Alion truth index.
Sr Manager- Supply Chain Performance
Position Summary
The Senior Engineer I - Supply Chain Performance is responsible for driving end-to-end supply chain excellence through performance management, planning optimization, inventory control, operational analytics, continuous improvement, and cross-functional coordination. The role ensures alignment between customer demand, production capabilities, material availability, and business objectives while leading initiatives that improve service, cost, inventory, and productivity performance.
This position serves as a key catalyst for operational excellence by deploying digital tools, performance governance, and continuous improvement methodologies across the plant and supply chain network.
Key Responsibilities
Supply Chain Performance Management
- Establish and monitor supply chain KPIs including OTD, OTDC, Service Level, Inventory Turns, DOH, Forecast Accuracy, Backlog, and Lead Time.
- Conduct regular performance reviews and identify improvement opportunities.
- Develop dashboards and digital reporting systems to support data-driven decision making.
- Drive visibility of risks, bottlenecks, and recovery plans across the supply chain.
Planning & Execution Excellence
- Support SIOP/SPIOP processes to ensure alignment between demand and supply.
- Analyze demand trends, capacity constraints, and inventory implications.
- Coordinate closely with Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, and Customer Care teams.
- Ensure execution of production and material plans to meet customer commitments.
Inventory & Working Capital Optimization
- Drive inventory reduction initiatives while protecting customer service levels.
- Monitor slow-moving, excess, obsolete, and non-moving inventory.
- Improve inventory accuracy and warehouse performance.
- Support working capital improvement objectives.
Continuous Improvement & Digitalization
- Lead Lean Supply Chain and Continuous Improvement projects.
- Apply problem-solving methodologies such as Kaizen, DMAIC, PDCA, and Root Cause Analysis.
- Deploy digital tools, automation, Power BI dashboards, and analytics solutions.
- Standardize reporting and governance processes across functions.
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Facilitate collaboration among Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, Finance, and Engineering teams.
- Lead performance review meetings and action-tracking mechanisms.
- Support strategic projects including localization, capacity expansion, business continuity, and network optimization.
Customer Service & Operational Excellence
- Improve customer service performance through proactive risk management.
- Ensure timely escalation and resolution of supply chain issues.
- Drive actions to improve responsiveness, flexibility, and operational reliability.
- Support customer satisfaction and business growth objectives.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- On-Time Delivery (OTD)
- On-Time Delivery to Customer (OTDC)
- Service Level
- Inventory Turns
- Days of Inventory (DOI)
- Forecast Accuracy
- Backlog Reduction
- Material Availability
- Working Capital
- Productivity Savings
- Supply Chain Cost
- Continuous Improvement Savings
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related discipline.
- MBA / APICS / Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.
Experience
- 8-12 years of experience in Supply Chain, Manufacturing Operations, Planning, Industrial Engineering, or Continuous Improvement.
- Experience in manufacturing environments such as Electrical Distribution, Switchgear, Industrial Automation, or related industries preferred.
Technical Competencies
- Supply Chain Planning
- SIOP / Integrated Business Planning
- Inventory Management
- Demand & Capacity Planning
- Performance Analytics
- Power BI / Tableau
- SAP / ERP Systems
- Lean Manufacturing
- Continuous Improvement
- Project Management
- Data Analysis & Reporting
Leadership Competencies
- Influencing without Authority
- Stakeholder Management
- Strategic Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Change Management
- Results Orientation
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Communication & Presentation Skills
What's in it for me?
- High-impact role with direct influence on global supply chain strategy and performance
- Opportunity to lead transformative initiatives that shape operational excellence across the organization
- Collaborative environment where your expertise is valued and your growth is supported
- Exposure to cutting-edge lean and automation practices in a dynamic industrial setting
Bring your supply chain expertise to a team that's ready to achieve more together - apply today!
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150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
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