Senior External Supply Planner

As an S&C Electric team member, you’ll work on projects that have real-world impact. You’ll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We’re big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively. 

Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an employee-owner!

Hours 

• 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Mon-Fri) Hybrid

Compensation

At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated annual base salary range for this position is $87,760 - $113,451.8. Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job-related skills and experience, and relevant education or training. This role is also eligible for S&C’s annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria. 

Join Our Team as a Senior External Supply Planner!

Are you passionate about production planning? S&C Electric Company is seeking a dynamic individual to coordinate our supply and logistics function. As a Senior External Supply Planner you’ll be crucial in ensuring smooth operations and supporting our diverse team. The Senior External Supply Planner is responsible for balancing capacity and managing the supply of parts from external suppliers. This role involves developing and maintaining supply plans, optimizing inventory levels, and ensuring alignment with demand forecasts to meet business objectives. The External Supply Planner partners with sourcing leadership to define supplier performance requirements and improve reliability and lead times. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain supply plans for parts from external suppliers, balancing production capacity, inventory levels, and customer demand. Track and analyze supplier performance to ensure quality and timely delivery.
• Optimize supply strategies to minimize costs, maximize service levels, and reduce waste. Implement changes to improve inventory handling and storage
• Utilize advanced planning systems to identify supply risks and recommend strategies for mitigation. Develop contingency plans to address potential disruptions in the supply chain
• Partner with sourcing leadership to define supplier performance requirements, create improvement targets and plans, and improve reliability and lead times. Maintain strong and effective relationships with suppliers.
• Generate and issue reports, both ad hoc and regular schedules, such as weekly or monthly forecasts. Provide recommendations to leadership and to Procurement based on data presented in reports. 
• Work with auditors to review the function’s practices, providing documentation and demonstrating specific processes when requested. 
• Collaborate closely with product development and engineering teams to integrate new products and components into existing production processes seamlessly. 
• Mentor and coach junior planners, providing guidance and support in navigating complex external supply issues and honing their skills. 
• Support projects, such as A3 problem-solving efforts, as assigned by department leadership.
• Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules. 
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with others.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.