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The Oxford plant has an outstanding opportunity for a passionate individual to assume the role of Upstream Supply Chain Buyer/Planer. You will be primarily accountable for ensuring continuous flow of incoming material. What will you do as Upstream Supply Chain Buyer? Ensure continuous flow of incoming raw material, components, and sub-assemblies. Manage supplier contacts and networks through the purchasing database (Supply Side Platform Portal) Manage the replenishment backlog (creation and rescheduling of purchase orders) Coordinate Open Purchase Order Management and/or Order scheduling. Manage the upstream backorder portfolio, component shortages, and micromanage to insure the availability of material Monitor and improve the supplier's performance through established KPIs. Work with suppliers on late orders, confirmation details, etc. Take daily action regarding material requirements planning (MRP) messages & escalate when issues are repeated Actively participate in continuous improvement and short interval management (SIM) Analyze material allocation within production and Distribution Center demand and request for re-allocation if necessary, to maximize production output. Identify critical material shortages and collaborate with Replenishment team, Transport team and Warehouse Inbound team to discuss solutions. Who will you report to? Supply Chain Manager What qualifications will make you successful? Bachelor's Degree preferred, not required. Equivalent experience and skills can be substituted for education. 1+ years of experience in Supply Chain in a manufacturing setting Proficient with using computers and advanced knowledge with applications (access, excel) Proficient in SAP or other ERP system Effective communication, facilitation, and strong negotiation skills in English. Problem-solving skills Ability to plan and organize effectively and has strong decision-making skills Strong relationship and collaborative management skills. Must be detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task. We know skills and competencies show up in many ways and can be based on your life experience. If you do not necessarily meet all the requirements that are listed, we still encourage you to apply for the position. What's in it for me? Schneider Electric offers a robust benefits package to support our employees such as flexible work arrangements, paid family leave,401(k)+ match, and more. This facility is identified as Union You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled. Let us learn about you! Apply today. 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 ambition 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 Maker with Schneider Electric - apply today! 36 billion global revenue +13% organic growth 150 000+ employees in 100+ countries #1 on the Global 100 World's most sustainable corporat