Production Planner

At a Glance
Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Production Planner to join the Power & Thermal Management division in Reno.

You will play a key role in ensuring our customers receive products when they need them. By balancing customer demand, production capacity, and inventory requirements, you help drive operational excellence, support business growth, and contribute to a positive customer experience. Your work connects multiple teams and directly impacts our ability to deliver on our commitments.

Mission Statement: 
Legrand is seeking a collaborative and detail-oriented Production Planner to join our team in Reno, 
Nevada. In this role, you will develop and manage production schedules, coordinate with manufacturing 
and purchasing teams, and help ensure customer orders are fulfilled efficiently and on time. 
If you enjoy solving problems, working cross-functionally, and improving processes in a fast-paced 
manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

What Will You Do?

Production Planning & Scheduling
· Create and release work orders based on MRP demand, customer orders, and forecast requirements. 
· Provide accurate ship date information and scheduling feedback to Sales and Customer Service teams. 
· Develop work orders for production, SKU conversions, and rework activities. 
· Monitor production order progress and adjust schedules as needed to support delivery commitments. 
· Expedite critical orders across the supply chain. 

Cross-Functional Collaboration
· Partner with Production, Purchasing, Customer Service, Sales, Engineering, and Finance teams to 
ensure schedule alignment. 
· Participate in daily production planning meetings and communicate priorities clearly. 
· Maintain communication regarding customer demand, open opportunities, and production constraints. 
· Support S&OP discussions through planning updates and insights. 

Continuous Improvement & Operational Support
· Identify and support process improvements related to planning, inventory management, and customer 
service. 
· Assist with new product launches and planning requirements. 
· Support cost-reduction initiatives and operational efficiency efforts. 
· Develop and maintain planning bills of material. 
· Participate in internal and external audits. 
· Contribute to a safe, organized, and collaborative work environment. 
· Participate in departmental cross-training and additional projects as assigned.

Education: 
· Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or a related field, or an equivalent combination of 
education and experience. 

Experience:
· Minimum of 3 years of related supply chain experience, preferably in production planning or scheduling 
within a manufacturing environment.

Position Requirements:

· Knowledge of Demand Driven Material Requirements Planning (DDMRP). 
· Strong project management, planning, and organizational skills. 
· Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. 
· Experience working with ERP materials management and production planning systems. 
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. 
· Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
· Ability to work independently and collaboratively across functions. 
· Familiarity with ISO 9000 standards and audit processes.

Note: The above Job Description is representative of the responsibilities and qualifications necessary to
be successful in this role. It does not encompass every job duty or responsibility; other tasks may be
assigned as necessary. Further the job description does not alter the at-will nature of employment with
Legrand and does not create a contract of employment.