Senior Materials Planner

In Schneider Electric, everything we do is geared towards advancing progress and sustainability for all—our colleagues, customers, partners, and the communities and societies we serve. Whether it's through our products, software, and services that propel the digital transformation of energy management and automation, or through our corporate citizenship and volunteer activities, we make a meaningful impact by empowering people and organizations to become more resilient, electric, and digital. Which is where you come in. Working at Schneider Electric means working toward a cleaner, better world. You're part of a global team built on inclusion, mastery, purpose, action, curiosity, and teamwork, turning sustainability ambitions into actions. The Role : Senior Materials Planner What will you do? The Senior Materials Planner position is responsible for timely & right parts procurement through approved suppliers at the lowest cost per Distribution Requirement Planning (DRP) results, scheduling, re-scheduling, Inventory management, HUB stocks management & maintenance of system data attributes to support production & sales requirements regularly. 70% Timely creation & release of Purchase Orders (PO) to approved suppliers per DRP results / analysis for procurement of assigned parts, raw materials & equipment 10% Proper PO management per guidelines & regular follow-up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials while maintaining optimum inventory level per set Targets 5% Negotiate better cost & delivery lead time with suppliers for continuous improvement 5% Coordinate with Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE), Warehouse (W / H) & Finance teams to resolve supplier quality, stock discrepancy & payment related issues promptly 10% Regular Communication & Coordination with various functions like planning, Logistics, Warehouse, New Product Development (NPD) & Production teams regarding materials status to prepare for unexpected emergencies with suppliers Observe quality and safety standards in the execution of duties and responsibilities Support the health and safety and environmental programs and initiatives of the company Regular Interaction with suppliers regarding process improvement activities Regular Interaction with Engineering & Bill of Materials (BOM), and Business Process Improvement teams for proper data maintenance & updating Utilize and maintain Enterprise Requirement Planning (ERP) system for correct & up to date information / attributes setup Achieve defined quarterly & yearly Key Performance Indicators (KPI) per management guidelines Perform other related duties that may be assigned from time to time What qualifications will make you successful? Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Sciences, or Business Admin or any related course At least 3 - 5 years of purchasing experience in the Electronics / Light Engineering Industry Knowledge in cost calculations of some commodities like transformers, batteries, PCBs, Metal Stamping parts, Plastic injection, Carton Boxes and others is an advantage and also knowledge of the manufacturing process for key commodities like press parts, transformers, PCB and other packaging parts Knowledge and experience in ERP systems A deep understanding of the core purchasing process is a must Good communication and negotiation skills Experienced in using ERP / MRP systems like Oracle 11i, BAAN or SAP will be an advantage also Project management skills Be conversant with the market trends for the respective commodities Work Location : Rosario, Cavite Working arrangements : Normal working hours, Dayshift, Full-time onsite reporting What’s in it for me? Global Family Leave Comprehensive medical coverage for employee and dependents Worldwide Employee Stock Ownership …and more! 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 + employees in + countries #1 on the Global World’s most sustainable corporations You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled. Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do. At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.