Supply Chain Management

Hace 7 días

Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, México Schneider Electric Jornada completa

Join us and lead initiatives that optimize how we deliver value to customers. You'll direct a team, shape strategic planning processes, and collaborate across the organization to drive efficiency and performance in a dynamic supply chain environment.

The Supply Chain Management & Logistics Manager - oversees strategic planning and execution of the end-to-end supply chain for a custom, engineer-to-order HVAC equipment portfolio, from demand planning and inventory management through inbound/outbound logistics and distribution. This role optimizes resource utilization, ensures on-time delivery to customers and projects, and leads a team responsible for planning and logistics execution.

The position requires strong analytical and planning skills, hands-on logistics and distribution experience, and the leadership skills to plan, prioritize, and direct the work of a supply chain team. The manager makes independent decisions on resource allocation, operational approach, and tactical execution with a moderate to large impact on cost and service levels, and partners with sourcing, manufacturing, project management, and freight/logistics providers to keep custom-engineered orders moving on schedule.

What will you do?

Supply Chain Strategy & Planning

  • Develop and implement supply chain strategies that align material flow, capacity, and delivery commitments with business objectives for a custom, project-driven HVAC portfolio.
  • Define the means, resources, and processes needed to ensure efficient, cost-effective flow of materials from suppliers through production to the customer.
  • Analyze market trends and internal data to forecast demand and translate it into production and procurement plans.
  • Monitor and report on key supply chain KPIs (on-time delivery, inventory turns, freight cost, service level) and adjust strategy as needed.

Demand Planning & Inventory Management

  • Own demand forecasting and sales, inventory & operations planning (SIOP) inputs for HVAC components (eg. coils, compressors, fan motors, controls, sheet metal, copper piping, refrigerant, electrical & electronic materials) and finished goods (eg. Chiller, Mega Crah).
  • Manage inventory levels and safety stock strategy to balance working capital against ETO delivery commitments and long-lead materials.
  • Coordinate master scheduling and capacity planning with manufacturing to protect critical project milestones.
  • Identify and resolve material shortages, allocation conflicts, and schedule risk before they impact customer delivery.

Logistics & Distribution

  • Manage inbound and outbound logistics, including freight mode selection, carrier management, and freight cost optimization for oversized/custom HVAC equipment.
  • Oversee warehousing, staging, and outbound shipment planning to support on-time, damage-free delivery to job sites and customers.
  • Negotiate and manage relationships with freight carriers, 3PLs, and customs brokers, including import/export and cross-border compliance.
  • Drive continuous improvement in packaging, handling, and transportation to reduce damage, cost, and lead time.

Team Leadership & Continuous Improvement

  • Lead, coach, and develop a team responsible for supply chain planning and logistics execution, including setting priorities and conducting performance reviews.
  • Set work direction for the team, ensuring alignment with internal policies, budgets, and business objectives.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning accuracy, reduce cost, and improve service levels.
  • Exercise independent judgment on moderately complex, non-routine issues, applying multi-faceted analysis and creative problem-solving.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with procurement/sourcing to align supplier lead times and capacity with the production and delivery plan.
  • Coordinate with project management and sales to communicate delivery commitments, risks, and mitigation plans on active orders.
  • Work with manufacturing and quality to resolve schedule and material issues affecting on-time delivery.

What are the key skills we are looking for?

  • Change Management - advanced level; leading teams through process transformations and strategic shifts
  • People Management - advanced level; directing team performance and developing talent to achieve operational goals
  • Strategic Thinking - advanced level; aligning supply chain initiatives with long-term business objectives
  • Demand Planning - intermediate level; forecasting customer needs to optimize inventory and production schedules
  • Sales Inventory and Operations Planning - intermediate level; coordinating cross-functional planning to balan