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Position Description At a Glance Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Planner to join the Data, Power and Control Division Team i n Farmingdale, NY as we are rapidly growing and expanding the team. Role: This role is responsible for planning, measuring and monitoring operating limits and capacities to forecast and plan capacity requirements according to production schedules, resource levels, and inventory demand, while identifying and troubleshooting production issues and removing obstacles that impact plant capacity. Main Duties: Planning – Ensure top level production plan is established and aligned with customer requirements Consult ERP system to review material availability and production capacity to provide ship dates Review plan to ensure maximum production efficiency for each work center. Manage daily production schedule board to provide current information for production meetings Scheduling- Within ERP system, schedule various manufactured components according to ship dates Create work orders, identify missing materials/parts and review established capacity Run materials resource planning (MRP) process and reschedule as needed with associated work orders Print and distribute work orders and drawings to various work centers (Engineering, Inventory, Production, etc.) Verify any engineering change revisions (ECN) to ensure optimal quantity production in specified timeframe Expediting - Monitor production board for missing/delayed production orders Work with manufacturing managers and production staff to locate and expedite urgent jobs Create replacement work orders Coordinate and communicate purchased part needs with Purchasing department General - Coordinate and communicate across various work centers to understand and develop current and forecasted plans Utilize manufacturing data/reports to drive key insights into efficiency, production rate, and other performance metrics Produce reports that evaluate plant capacity and identify areas needing improvement Recommend process and equipment improvements to optimize production capabilities Other duties as assigned Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management or Business Management or Engineering or equivalent years of experience Experience: A minimum of 3 years of experience in planning within a manufacturing environment is required Strong Experience in advanced Excel required (pivot tables, v-lookups) Experience with ERP systems required, SAP preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Demonstrated knowledge of materials control/production planning is required. Must have advanced manufacturing systems planning knowledge, ERP/MRP system experience is required. Requires strong organizational/time management skills and ability to pay close attention to detail and effectively handle multiple priorities. Must have strong analytical skills, identify options and implement effective solutions quickly and efficiently Must have effective verbal and written communications skills to communicate effectively across all levels. Must be an effective listener to maintain focus and extract necessary information and validate understanding Must be highly collaborative and able to work in a team-based environment. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required. Ability to stand, walk, kneel and bend throughout the day (up to 50%) is required. Salary and Benefits: $80,000 - $95,000 base plus yearly bonus. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. LNCA is an employee-centered, growing company with tremendous opportunity 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 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. Equal Opportunity Employer #LI-MM1 Legrand North America

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