Job Title: Site Planner & Material Controller
Organisation: Schneider Electric
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Schneider Electric SE is a French multinational company that specializes in digital automation and energy management. It addresses homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure and industries, by combining energy technologies, real-time automation, software, and services.
Job Summary: The Site Planner and Material Coordinator is responsible for:
- Scheduling field service interventions with full visibility on technical, material, and personnel availability.
- Coordinating material delivery, tracking, and storage across the site.
- Ensuring alignment between planning, procurement, field operations, and customer
- commitments.
- Supporting documentation control and contributing to resource and material optimization.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Schedule all work orders (using bFS or other tools), ensuring accurate data (customer info, scope of work, priority, timing).
- Prioritize interventions based on SLA, criticality (VIP/non-VIP), and technician/subcontractor availability.
- Assign all possible work orders for at least 3 months ahead to improve field team utilization and reduce downtime.
- Track and manage material flow and logistics, ensuring availability of tools, spare parts, and equipment before execution.
- Prepare daily/weekly plans in collaboration with Execution Manager and Logistics to minimize bottlenecks.
- Monitor execution and reschedule/cancel interventions as needed.
- Follow up with subcontractors and Schneider teams for on-time material dispatch and site deliveries.
- Participate in daily/weekly meetings to align with the Field Services Execution Team and Project Management.
- Maintain documentation and test procedure files, and support ITP and material submittal process.
- Main Interactions
- Order Management
- Customers & FSRs
- Field Services Operations Director
- Technical Support
- Supply Chain & Procurement
- Logistics Manager
- Finance
Performance Measurement (KPIs)
- Safety KPI adherence
- % Work Order Scheduled
- FSR Utilization Rate
- Work Order and Material Delivery Timeliness
- Time Deviations (Planner and FSR)
- Preventive Maintenance Scheduling Rate
- Customer satisfaction through NSS metrics
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or equivalent
- 1-2 years minimum experience in field service planning or materials coordination
- Proficiency in MS Office and scheduling tools (Primavera, MS Project, etc.)
- Knowledge of Schneider Electric Field Services business preferred
- Strong analytical, planning, and documentation skills
- Experience in Customer Care or Field Service logistics is a plus
Key Success Factors
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Scheduling and material coordination knowledge
- Understanding of FSR utilization, cost control, and project planning
- Attention to detail and proactive follow-up
- Basic knowledge of Schneider product portfolio
How to Apply:
You can apply by submitting your cover letter and CV to [email protected] Indicate application with reference: 1162-ADVT-GFS-UG-ELE-SP&MC in the subject of the email.
The deadline for receiving applications is 15th September 2025, 5:00PM East African time.
All applicants should share their CV’s and Cover Letters in PDF or MS Word STRICTLY
Deadline: 15th September 2025
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12