Planner/Scheduler

About the role

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Planner/Scheduler to join the Starline Team in Canonsburg, PA. The Planner/Scheduler 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-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• 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 statuses to sales representatives, 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 the 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 the ERP system for data mining and analysis, determining root cause reasons for late customer order shipments and past-due job operations
• Understand the manufacturing process thoroughly and maintain 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 related to inventory accuracy, expedites, and part shortages
• Support the planning team by completing miscellaneous tasks and projects as needed
• Ability to work, on occasion, various schedules and shifts
• Other duties as assigned by management

Requirements

• 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

• Ability to apply the 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 results
• Strong interpersonal skills required for cross-departmental communication, root cause activities, and implementation of solutions
• Ability to multi-task, managing multiple customer accounts simultaneously
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel

Working Conditions

The performance of this position requires exposure to manufacturing areas where, in certain locations, the use of personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses and mandatory hearing protection, is required. Able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.

About the company

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, 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.

The industry-leading brands of Approved Networks, Ortronics, Raritan, Server Technology, and Starline empower Legrand’s Data, Power & Control division 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.