Production Planner

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Production Planner to join the BCS Team. This is an onsite position in Richardson, TX. The Production Planner will utilize planning experience and expertise to effectively plan and schedule production in accordance with operational goals and requirements. Provide a liaison between BCS’s assembly, customer service, purchasing, engineering and sales departments in matters concerning and/or impacting production schedules. Proactively review issues impacting schedules/deliveries and take appropriate corrective action. Review and maintain materials to ensure proper system accuracy and optimize flow. Direct the planning and coordination of material flow used in production.

Essential Job functions:

Day to Day:

• Develop the planning and scheduling, for assembly, fabrication, and other material
  impacting production. Release manufacturing orders to meet department needs.
• Evaluate schedule adherence and Service Level for the Site (KPIs).
• Check work activities, evaluate delays and offer recommendation for improvement to
  meet customer requirements.
• Analyze requirements and identify capacity constraints/bottlenecks to meet production
  needs.
• Work closely with manufacturing supervisors, purchasing buyers and sales departments
  to communicate and resolve schedule problems, request special material needs and
  relay schedule change information.
• Evaluate and respond to customer service on customer order expedites.
  Develop, Improve and/or Implement:
• Procedures for level loading and executing schedules to meet customer requirements.
• Best practices for scheduling and apply to all production departments.
  • Use of proper parameters to maintain planned finished goods, raw material inventory
  targets, lot size/Kanban quantities.
• Work closely with Inventory Control to establish a feedback loop for identifying and
  correcting ongoing inventory discrepancies.
• Assist with creation and maintenance of Planning/Scheduling reports.
• Work with Engineering on bill of material discrepancies and end of life parameters.
• Recommend items related to continuous improvement, evaluation, and
  recommendations for departmental improvements for workflow, procedures and
  processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

General Responsibilities:

• Active participation in ongoing individual training / development program.
• Set goals and objectives with Manager; look for ways to improve quality and
  productivity.
• Report abnormalities in equipment, machines, programs, and processes.
• Perform backup functions to other team members and Manager as instructed. Engage
  in cross-training to support back-up efforts as directed. 

Education: BA/BS required. Education in Operations Management, Supply Chain, or Business or related experience.

Required Skills

• CPIM or CSCP certification desirable.
• Minimum 5 years of Materials/Planning/Production Control or related experience.
• Extensive knowledge of MRP and Capacity Planning theory/application.
• Experience with JDE or other inventory and planning tools.
• Make–to-Order manufacturing experience a plus.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• Must be professional in appearance and attitude and possess the ability to work in a
  professional manner with customers, vendors, and employees at all levels.
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
• High level of self-initiative and dependability.
• Must be flexible to perform overtime duties or adjust schedule when required.
• Resourceful and highly organized with an attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage, prioritize and balance multiple tasks.
• Ability to work within a team environment.
• Must possess positive, "can do" attitude

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 Building Control Systems Division

Legrand’s Building Control Systems (BCS) division includes the Wattstopper, Vantage, and Shading Systems product lines. BCS industry-leading energy-efficient lighting controls technology and services are designed to meet code, ensure ease of installation, and enable precision control of light in offices, classrooms, hospitals, homes, and more. Combined with our Shading Systems for residential and commercial applications, Legrand’s Building Control Systems provides leading solutions for the control of natural and electric light in spaces where people live, learn, and work. BCS teams’ partner with designers to offer solutions that meet today’s green initiatives, including LEED, WELL Building, Living Building Challenge, and more

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