At a Glance
Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Planner to join the Data Center Power & Control Division Starline Team in Canonsburg, PA. The Sr. Planner/Scheduler is responsible for executing strategic planning and scheduling of customer orders and will work closely with Planning, Sales, Purchasing and Production teams to establish due dates to meet customer’s needs. This position provides support to all business areas of Starline and is a key driver for the organization’s customer focus values.
What Will You Do?
Develop and prioritize detailed production schedules to meet sales order shipping dates according to sales forecasts and customer orders.Communicate priorities and schedule changes on a daily basis to support changes in production requirements with production teams.Evaluate production load against available capacity to make changes in scheduling as needed.Track progression of production orders, investigate factors that affect schedules, and modify plans as necessary. Expedite critical orders throughout the supply chain.Understands the manufacturing process thoroughly, and has reasonable expectations as to what can be accomplished in a certain timeframe.Clearly communicate order status of orders to sales reps, managers and production personnel to meet or exceed customer expectations and establish effective relationships.Upon order entry, utilize ERP system to identify order constraints. Expedite constraints where possible and communicate clearly with Sales.Conduct early analysis of orders verifying accuracy of production information and documents.Utilize ERP system for data mining and analysis determining root cause reasons for late of customer order shipments and past due job operations.Develop thorough knowledge of Starline part numbering methodology and nomenclature.Manage items and materials that have processes outsourced and clearly communicate delivery updates and impacts to the production schedule.Assist with problem-solving of inventory accuracy, expedites, and part shortages.Support the planning team by completing miscellaneous tasks and projects as needed.Ability to work, on occasion, various schedule and shifts.Other duties as assigned by management. QualificationsRequired Skills
Education:
Associate’s Degree or relevant work-related experience.Minimum of 3 years related experience in the supply chain function and in planning/scheduling in a manufacturing environment.Project Management experience preferred.Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
Ability to apply use of ERP software and an understanding of items, bills of material, routings, planning parameters, production orders, labor collection, inventory consumption and output.SyteLine 8.0 experience preferred.Ability to use internal systems for extracting data, reporting and troubleshooting.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to conduct root cause analysis and effectively generate actionable insights.Strong interpersonal skills will be required for cross-departmental communication, root cause activities and implementation of solutions.Ability to multi-task managing multiple customer accounts simultaneously.Ability to use MS Outlook, Word and Excel proficiently.Meticulous attention to detail and organizational skills.Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
The performance of this position requires exposure to the manufacturing areas where, in certain areas, the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses and mandatory hearing protection are required.Able to lift and carry up to 25lbs. Company InfoAbout Legrand
Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR). For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en
About Legrand North and Central America
Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us
About Legrand’s Data Center Power and Control Division
The industry-leading brands of Approved Networks, Ortronics, Raritan, Server Technology, and Starline empower Legrand’s Data, Power & Control to produce innovative solutions for data centers, building networks, and facility infrastructures. Our division designs, manufactures, and markets world-class products for a more productive and sustainable future. The exceptional reliability of our technologies results from decades of proven performance and a dedication to research and development.
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