Production Planner

About the role

The Production Planner is responsible for preparing and releasing Work Orders (WO) per ERP demand, tracking WOs on the Shop floor and updating estimated shipment dates to the internal team.

Responsibilities

• Create and release WOs per ERP Demand in line with Original Promise Date
• Working with Engineering and Management to request release of PNs needed for planning purposes
• Cooking with operations to communicate future operational needs
• Cooking with purchasing to communicate future material needs outside of standard ERP Demand
• Cooking with customer service representative to determine possible expedites and to level load large orders
• Updating ERP system with current shipment dates for late orders
• Updating WOs as needed for remakes or reworks due to internal or external issues

Requirements

Must possess excellent computer skills (Word, Excel and SAP).

Knowledge of Engineering, Procurement and Construction business is an asset.

Proven analytic and problem solving skills.

Demonstrated skills in attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability to recommend and present ideas and solutions to peers and manager.

Ability to multi-task and work independently.

Ability to build and maintain effective work relationships, both internal and external, and establish credibility with business partners.

Strong Customer Service skills and ability to communicate clearly and effectively to internal/external customers.

Qualifications

Experience planning and issuing WOs (2+ years)

Skills

Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel and SAP)

Knowledge of Engineering, Procurement and Construction business

Proven analytic and problem solving skills

Demonstrated skills in attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to recommend and present ideas and solutions to peers and manager

Ability to multi-task and work independently

Ability to build and maintain effective work relationships, both internal and external, and establish credibility with business partners

Strong Customer Service skills and ability to communicate clearly and effectively to internal/external customers

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Short-term and long-term disability benefits

Critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance

A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match

Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection

Pay

$69,200.00 - $128,600.00 Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance
• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match
• Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection

Contact Information

Our San Diego, CA facility is an ITAR controlled site.

All candidates must be a "US Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15.

We have a dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day.

nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions.

We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world.

We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes.

We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.

Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis.

Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE.

Learn more at www.nvent.com.

Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work

We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide

Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money

Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers.

We’re known for being:

• Innovative & adaptable
• Dedicated to absolute integrity
• Focused on the customer first
• Respectful and team oriented
• Optimistic and energizing
• Accountable for performance