Buyer Jobs in Hartford, CT

Job Title

Buyer/Planner

Location

West Hartford, CT

Position Description

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Buyer/Planner to join the Wiremold Team.

Responsible for the Buying and Planning of all finished items.

Main Job Duties:

• Analyzes the finished item forecast (and other independent requirements) from Marketing. Coordinates forecast changes and deviations with the Forecast Manager and marketing team.
• Uses various planning tools to set inventory target levels and delivers releases to suppliers to maintain target levels. (Safety Stock)
• Work with the purchasing group on supplier performance in the area of service.
• Acts as the liaison between Marketing, Customer Service, and Suppliers.
• Acts as the initial contact for Customer Service inquiries.
• Monitors supplier deliveries to the plan and takes corrective action where necessary.
• Identifies, reports and/or resolves back-orders and stock outs, depleted safety stock, and related stock issues.
• Manages orders for non-stocked items, schedule attainment, customer returned items, scrapped items, inventory plan performance, fill rate compliance.
• Monitors and controls the deviations made in the engineering data base. (i.e., substitutions, changes in usage, errors, etc.)
• Performs other similar and related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education: BS in Business, Operations Management or related or equivalent combination of education and experience. An APICS certification of CPIM and/or CPM certification is desired.

Experience: Minimum of two years experience in a manufacturing operation.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Requires strong organizational and time management skills, close attention to detail and be able to effectively handle multiple priorities. Able to evaluate situations, identify options and implement effective solutions quickly and efficiently.
• Must have strong computer skills, proficient with word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software, e-mail and meeting management software. Ability to use internet and web based resources efficiently and effectively. Must be familiar with MRP, MRPII, or other formal computerized inventory system.
• Must be highly collaborative and able to work in a team based environment.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communications skills and be able to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization. Must be an effective listener, able to maintain focus extract necessary information and validate understanding of the information. Able to create effective reports, presentations and business correspondence.
• Must have solid business acumen and understanding of a variety of functional areas within the business.

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).

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.

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.