Production Planner

We're looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success - and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

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 date to the internal team.


WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• 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
  
  

• Coordinate with operations to communicate future operational needs
  
  

• Coordinate with purchasing to communicate future material needs outside of standard ERP Demand
  
  

• Coordinate with customer service representative to determine possible expedites and to level load large orders
  
  

• Update ERP system with current shipment dates for late orders
  
  

• Update WOs as needed for remakes or reworks due to internal or external issues
  
  

YOU HAVE:

• Experience planning and issuing WOs. (2+ years)
  
  

• 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.
  
  

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

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
    

• 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
    

• Benefits to support the lives of our employees
  

Pay Transparency


nVent's pay scale is based on the expected range of base pay for this job and the employee's work location. Employee pay within this range will be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance. Where federal, state, or local minimum wage requirements exist, employee pay will comply.


Compensation Range:
$69,200.00 - $128,600.00

Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

Benefit Overview

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.
  

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other's authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.

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