Buyer-Planner

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Buyer-Planner to join the Data, Power, and Control Team in Reno, NV.

Under the direction of the North American Planning and Purchasing Manager, the Buyer-Planner will provide expertise to create, review, amend, and maintain attainable and effective production schedules for assigned products and product families with select Contact Manufacturers (CM). The Buyer-Planner will maintain ownership of a select group of commodities purchased directly from Original Component Manufacturers (OCM) and/or authorized Distributors. The Buyer-Planner must have a sufficient knowledge base to utilize system tools, including material requirements and capacity planning, to ensure that the supply chain is effective in meeting the needs of our customers while maintaining required delivery and inventory goals. The Buyer-Planner has a significant impact on customer service and production activity and therefore must be a creative thinker with sound decision-making ability who acts with the customer in mind.

Main Job Duties:

• Coordinate with Contract Manufacturers (CM) and/or Original Component Manufacturers (OCM) and authorized Distributors to order and schedule components, finished goods, and subassemblies, set priorities, communicate on component issues, and function as a general liaison for our Power, Access, and Control Business Unit (PAC).
• Manage and maintain inventory levels to ensure an uninterrupted supply of parts while maintaining optimal inventory levels; ensure customer reliability and meet target inventory turns.
• Maintain material master records for planning data in SAP.
• As required, create production schedules, provide schedules to best utilize manufacturing labor, and facilitate daily production meetings.
• Develop and prioritize production schedules to meet sales order shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders.
• As required, analyze forecasted demand to ensure buffer profiles and strategic inventory levels on components and finished goods are maintained.
• Communicate and coordinate with production supervisors and purchasing teams to ensure schedule adherence and recovery if required. Attend daily production planning meetings to convey production schedules to manufacturing.
• Provide regular updates to customer service teams to meet or exceed customer expectations and establish effective relationships.
• Track the progression of production orders, investigate factors that affect schedules, and modify plans, as necessary.
• Expedite critical orders throughout the supply chain.
• Inform management of potential production problems and assist in the implementation of both short- and long-term solutions.
• Maintain internal electronic communication (chatter) on open customer opportunities.
• Initiate and participate in continuous improvement activities related to production planning, customer service, and inventory management.
• Perform planning functions required to achieve the timely and successful launch of new products, and, as assigned, participate in new product development teams.
• Actively participate in ongoing cost reduction efforts.
• Develop and process the planning bills of material.
• Participate in internal and external audits.
• Maintain a clean and safe workplace.
• Display original thinking and creativity; Meet challenges with resourcefulness; Generate suggestions for improving work; Develop innovative approaches and ideas.
• Display willingness to make decisions; Exhibit sound and accurate judgment; Support and explain reasoning for decisions; Include appropriate people in decision-making process; Make timely decisions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education: Bachelor's degree from a four-year College or University with an emphasis in Supply Chain Management or related field preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience: Minimum 2 years of related experience in the supply chain function, preferably in planning/purchasing/scheduling in a manufacturing environment. APICS Basic Certification or in the process of obtaining APICS Basic Certification, preferred.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Knowledge of Demand Driven Material Requirements Planning (DDMRP); certification preferred.
• Project management skills, including planning, organizing, and coordinating tasks.
• Computer proficient with working knowledge of SAP software and Microsoft Office products (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint); experience with Salesforce.com preferred.
• Develop and maintain all relevant reports to perform planning functions, including extracting raw data from a variety of software platforms, compiling data into actionable information, and presenting to senior leadership to facilitate data-driven decisions.
• Effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to provide information across multiple groups in the Company, including Production, Finance, Engineering, Marketing, and Sales.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks along with excellent time management skills and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills and the ability to work independently.

Desired Competencies:

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures.
• Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance; prepares and supports those affected by change; monitors transition and evaluates results.
• Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in the decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports the organization's goals and values; benefits the organization through outside activities; supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems promptly; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; analyzes market and competition; identifies external threats and opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions.

The work environment is fast-paced, and priorities can shift quickly. All employees are expected to go outside their primary responsibilities when required and multitask job duties on a regular basis. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs/ladder; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, and hear. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds and may rarely lift and/or move up to forty (40) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 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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