Demand Planning Manager

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Manager/Demand Supply Planning to join the Kenall Team in Kenosha, WI. The Manager, Demand/Supply Planning is responsible for the full business and/or technical development lifecycle from requirements gathering through implementation and support of the ERP functions. This position will demonstrate expertise in design, delivery, business, technical leadership and validation of Demand/Supply Plan and functional capability of the Demand/Supply planning Systems and processes.

The position will work extensively within the Operations Organization and Supply Chain teams to develop a viable, executable demand & supply plan. This will include a demonstrated understanding of the Demand and Supply Planning Process and output validation to ensure optimized component and raw material requirements.  The primary focus of this position is to ensure the development and implementation of a process that enables product/product lines to be offered with high velocity due to effective planning and guaranteed component availability. In addition, the role is the principle driver of business application capability and future enhancements that improve the planning process including the development of a constraint based planning system and the ability to forecast component requirements to support the configurable business models driving component demand planning parameters generated from applicable planning BOM models.

The technical aspect of this role involves understanding and supporting the development of Model BOMs, identifying the correct level of component planning to generate effective planning methodologies to minimize finished good stocking and support a Final Assembly schedule through component availability. In addition, the responsibility will be to engage the business teams, sales, and other appropriate functions to develop and produce a monthly Demand/Supply planning framework that yields improved overall forecast accuracy.

The role will have responsibility for, within our matrixed organization, the raw material and component planning process working with the manufacturing organizations to insure accurate planning parameters and inventory accuracy and availability, requiring relationship building and influence.

This role will also work extensively with the Purchasing, Warehouse, and Brad teams to balance the Demand/Supply planning activity for all product families. This includes the direct and indirect management of resources required to manage this complex process and business application. This role is a leadership position and Subject Matter Expert for the planning process. This position will be required to represent and have accountability

What Will You Do?

1. Owns and drives execution of the business and technical aspects of the Demand/Supply planning process and component availability.  Works in matrixed environment and collaborates with purchasing and warehouse teams.
2. Develop, implement, and manage methodologies to support finished goods/non-finished goods planning requirements including a robust safety stock tool and an effective EOQ plan for cost effective raw material planning and procurement
3. Collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and IT to develop and implement planning methodologies driving and maximizing demand/supply planning and availability 
4. Provide leadership and supervision to the direct and indirect team that is developing and supporting Production Planning and Scheduling

Required Skills

Required Degree:  Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field and specifically Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems or other technology related field for the Technology lead.

Preferred Degree:  Master’s degree, MBA preferred

Experience: 

• Minimum 5 - 8 years of relevant experience with demonstrated business or technical background
• Detailed knowledge and exposure to Forecasting, Sales & Operational Planning systems and Tools, Enterprise Planning Systems and Material Requirement Planning
• Experience with hands on Demand/Supply planning and Manufacturing Execution Systems
• Proven track record to work independently and collaboratively with a cross functional team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Proven ability to meet deadlines timely and to accurately complete activities
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral, including the ability to communicate effectively with business and technical audiences
• Demonstrate strong leadership, including leading teams, cross functional teams, and matrixed teams
• Ability to work effectively in a highly matrixed operating environment 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:

• Strong analytical and mathematical abilities
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and ability to lead in a matrixed organization
• Proven project management skills and ability to manage/balance time against multiple tasks/priorities
• Strong critical thinking skills and proven ability to work through complex issues and problems
• Strong business acumen and organization agility required to drive results at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent organization skills
• Self-motivated and has strong sense of urgency
• Excellent computer skills including being proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.  Advanced analytics and reporting skills.

About 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 Lighting Sector

Legrand’s Lighting Sector consists of five lighting brands; Pinnacle, Finelite, Focal Point, and OCL which focus on architectural, decorative, and downlighting and Kenall which focuses on lighting for demanding environments.  We employ a talented group of employees that love lighting to design and manufacture high performance, energy efficient LED lighting solutions for applications in commercial, educational, healthcare, as well as challenging environments such as tunnels and correctional facilities.  With an eye toward sustainable design, our focus is on specification-oriented products and solutions that meet the functional needs of spaces while working in harmony with the designer’s vision for those spaces. We work with architects, engineers, and contractors to supply lighting built specifically for their client’s projects.   

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