Production Planner (Hybrid)

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Planner to join the Data Center Power & Control Division Starline Team in Canonsburg, PA. The Planner is responsible for the day-to-day 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?

• Facilitate sales orders from order-entry through post shipment.
• Work with Production, Purchasing and Engineering to systematically prioritize and execute production requirements.
• Clearly communicate order status of orders to sales reps, managers and production personnel.
• Communicate priorities and schedule changes on a daily basis to support changes in production requirements with production teams.
• 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 late of customer order shipments and past due job operations.
• Understands the manufacturing process thoroughly, and has reasonable expectations as to what can be accomplished in a certain timeframe.
• Evaluate production load against available capacity to make changes in scheduling as needed.
• 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.

Required Skills

Education:           

• Associate’s Degree or relevant work-related experience.
• 3 years of planning/scheduling experience within an ERP system (SyteLine 8.0 preferred).
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• 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.
• Ability to use internal systems for extracting data, reporting and troubleshooting.
• Basic ability to conduct root cause analysis and effectively report on results.
• 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.

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.

About Legrand

Representing more than 150 years of innovation, Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our purpose is improving lives by transforming the spaces where people live, work and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative and sustainable. Every day, over 39,000 Legrand employees work hard to enhance the buildings of tomorrow. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR) with revenue of €7 billion, and products sold in 180 countries. For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand North and Central America (LNCA) employs over 6,500 associates in 50 locations, working across six divisions/sector: Audio Visual, Building Controls Systems, Data Power and Controls, Electrical Wiring Systems, and Lighting.  We hold a leading position in every North American market we serve and focus on exceeding our customers’ needs within the commercial, residential, and industrial industries. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network.  LNCA is an employee-centered, growing company with tremendous opportunity.  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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