Position Description

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for aBuyer / Plannerto join theElectrical Wiring Systems Wiremold Teamin West Hartford, CT.

What Will You Do?

• Production Planning and Scheduling:

• • Develop and manage an integrated production schedule for all projects or operations, considering dependencies, constraints, and resource availability to ensure efficient and timely manufacturing of products.

• Periodically analyze demand forecasts and sales data to compare current and anticipated orders with available inventory of raw materials and determine supplies as needed.

• Analyze current and anticipated orders to determine need production quantities and timelines for stock, make to order and custom products.

• Coordinate with various departments and teams within the plant and values streams to align material availability with production schedules.

• Monitor production performance against schedules identify deviations and escalates accordingly to mitigate customer impact.

• Procurement:

• Procure raw materials, components, and supplies necessary for production for stock, make to order and custom products.

• Monitor supplier delivery issues to avoid service performance issues.

• Inventory Management:

• Maintain optimal inventory levels of raw material and components to meet production needs without causing overstock or stockouts.

• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate the purchasing to ensure necessary materials are in stock.

• Implement inventory control measures to minimize costs and improve turnover rates. Ensure all needed transactions are performed on time.

• Coordination and Communication:

• Collaborate with project managers, department heads, and stakeholders to understand project requirements, objectives, and milestones.

• Work closely with sales and customer service teams to provide updates on production status and address any changes in demand or production issues.

• Collaborate with production teams to establish schedules and plans to ensure alignment between the schedule and resource allocation to best serve client or customer needs.

• Continuous Improvement:

• Continuously improve scheduling processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

• Analyze production data to identify areas for improvement in inventory levels to improve service and inventory.

• Track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as production cycle time, efficiency rates, and on-time delivery rates.

Qualifications Required Skills Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.

• At least five years of related experience required.

• Professional certification by the American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) preferred.

  Production Scheduler Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong Scheduling and Planning background, including make to stock and project related work.

• Proficiency in project management to develop and manage schedules.

• Ability to work well in a team and coordinate with multiple departments.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify critical paths, analyze complex data, and make informed decisions.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate and coordinate with diverse teams and stakeholders.

• Exceptional organization and time management skills to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in maintaining and updating schedules.

• Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing priorities and requirements.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and motivate teams to achieve project goals.

• Knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices.

• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools, such as Excel to generate reports and metrics.

• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental requirements.

• Perform other duties as required.

Company Info

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 Electrical Wiring Systems Division

Legrand’s Electrical Wiring Systems (EWS) division provides the most complete line of residential, commercial, and industrial electrical wiring devices in the world. Through commitment to innovation and quality, EWS maintains the position of industry leader in wire and cable management and wiring devices categories, specializing in raceways, flexible floor, open space and outdoor power solutions, wire mesh cable trays and systems, and designer switches and outlets. With this comprehensive offering, EWS serves a range of exciting vertical markets, including commercial office and commercial interior, data centers, education, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, mixed-use developments and residential. For more information, visit legrand.us/electrical wiring devices

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Equal Opportunity Employer

LocationUS-CT-West Hartford

Positions 1

Experience (Years) 5

Category Manufacturing