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Senior External Supply Planner
S&C Electric Company
Coordinate supply and logistics function, ensuring smooth operations and supporting the team by balancing capacity, managing the supply of parts from external suppliers, and optimizing inventory levels.
14d ago
$85,580 - $113,451
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Chicago, IL
Onsite
Company Size
2,900 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Design
Technical Services
Project Management
Consulting
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Commercial
Industrial
Energy
Renewable Energy
Power Quality
Electric Utilities
Grid Automation
Distribution Automation
Role
What you would be doing
supplier performance
cost optimization
supply planning
report generation
project support
supplier management
- 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.
- Work with auditors to review the function’s practices, providing documentation and demonstrating specific processes when requested.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
- Optimize supply strategies to minimize costs, maximize service levels, and reduce waste. Implement changes to improve inventory handling and storage
- Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required.
- 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.
- Utilize advanced planning systems to identify supply risks and recommend strategies for mitigation. Develop contingency plans to address potential disruptions in the supply chain
- Support projects, such as A3 problem-solving efforts, as assigned by department leadership.
- Mentor and coach junior planners, providing guidance and support in navigating complex external supply issues and honing their skills.
- Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules.
- Collaborate closely with product development and engineering teams to integrate new products and components into existing production processes seamlessly.
- 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.
What you bring
oracle erp
apics certified
degree
communication
analytical skills
experience
- Sound interpersonal skills to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect and foster collaborative working relationships amongst a diverse audience.
- Great understanding of external supply functions within a manufacturing or similar environment.
- Sound business acumen and analytical skills with the ability to use and analyze data to drive informed decisions, problem-solve complex issues and leverage data and learnings to drive continuous improvement.
- 5+ years in a supply planning or related role.
- Experience working with Oracle ERP software.
- Great computer skills and ability to use Microsoft Office applications, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel (Advanced), PowerPoint, and PowerBI. Experience with developing or using digital tools.
- APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM)
- Rounded communication skills, (written, verbal, listening and presentation) able to liaise with internal and external stakeholders at all levels from management to support staff. Creative and persuasive in communicating how interventions can improve current practices.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines, including the flexibility to work extended hours when necessary.
- Sound understanding of Oracle Planning Capabilities, and industrial supply chain management principles. Proficient in using Oracle ERP for production planning functions.
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, or equivalent experience.
- Good organizational, planning, and project management skills, coordinating internal and external resources and juggling key demands.
- Communicate effectively and respectfully with others.
- Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, , Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support)
- 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Mon-Fri) Hybrid
- Leave Benefits: Vacation Time, Sick Time, Paid Holidays and Company Shutdown days, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Time and Military Leave
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Company
Overview
Since 1909
Founded Year
The company has a century-long history of innovation in electrical distribution solutions.
Millions worldwide
Customers Served
Ensures safer, more reliable, and efficient power delivery to a global customer base.
- Specializes in providing advanced power grid solutions for utilities, industries, and infrastructure.
- Offers products and services for power reliability, automation, and smart grid technology.
- Focuses on helping clients enhance their electrical infrastructure while minimizing downtime and maximizing performance.
- Known for pioneering work in integrating renewable energy sources into the grid.
- Long history of creating breakthrough technologies to improve grid resilience and energy efficiency.
- Has a global presence, providing expertise in the energy, utility, and industrial sectors.
100% ESOP
Employee Ownership Since 2012
The company has been 100% employee share-owned (ESOP) since 2012, fostering a culture of ownership and teamwork.
11 Years Tenure
Average U.S. Team Member Tenure
U.S. team members have an average tenure of 11 years, which is significantly higher than the manufacturing industry average.
Top Workplace
Consistently Ranked
Ranked as a Top Workplace for six years in Chicago and four years in the USA Today Top 100.
- Personal Integrity
- Respect for People
- Commitment to Excellence
- Responsible Stewardship
- Regular anonymous employee feedback, merit-based pay, awards programs, extensive career development and leadership training
- Earned culture badges for Innovation, Purpose & Values, Leadership, Work-Life Balance, Compensation & Benefits
Net-zero by 2050
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Target
Commitment to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 2050.
78% reduction
GHG Emission Intensity
Significant reduction in greenhouse gas emission intensity since 2014 baseline.
81% reduction
GHG Emission Intensity
Updated figures showing an 81% reduction in greenhouse gas emission intensity since 2014 baseline, reported in November 2024.
B score
CDP Climate Change Survey
Achieved a B score in the CDP 2023 Climate Change survey, reflecting strong sustainability performance.
- Three U.S. buildings LEED-certified; new 275,000 sq ft Palatine facility designed for LEED and EV charging.
- Interim targets: reduce natural gas use by 30% by 2030 vs 2014; reduce SF₆ gas emissions by 89%; Scope 1 net zero roadmap shows 95% reduction by 2040–2050.
- 100% of global electricity for manufacturing powered by renewables since 2020.
- Purchased RECs since 2012; zero Scope 2 market-based emissions since 2020.
- Awarded SSCA Responsible Supply Chain Case Study Award 2024 and Landfill-Free Initiative 2023 for decarbonization and waste-management leadership.
Top Ranked
Workplace Recognition
Ranked as a top workplace in the U.S. and Canada across general and manufacturing categories.
- Annual tracking and reporting of DE&I progress, with global workforce goals
- Recruitment through partnerships with diverse suppliers (minority‑ and woman‑owned, local, small businesses)
- Country‑level recognition in Canada: Best Workplaces in Ontario, Canada’s Best Workplaces in Manufacturing
- Culture built on inclusive environment where team members can bring authentic selves and share unique ideas
- No gender statistics publicly available
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