Merchandise Planner, Sr. jobs in Schenectady, NY

S.R. Sloan is searching for a designer and estimator for trusses, wall panels, stairs, and other engineered wood products. This is an excellent opportunity for you to develop a great career in a construction related profession with an industry leader! As a designer you are responsible for reading and interpreting blueprints to develop designs for complete building projects. A designer concentrates on layouts for roofs, flooring, wall panels, and stairs for residential or commercial buildings. You will be creating designs through computer-aided design (CAD) software to ensure accuracy and the relevant building codes. You will interact with clients and contractors regarding construction progress and deadlines.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reading and interpreting blueprints.
• Developing and completing design details from original concept drawings and preparing layouts.
• Ensuring conformance to all relevant building requirements and municipality building codes, if applicable.
• Interpreting design requirements as indicated by procedures, design manuals, and other applicable specifications.
• Generating and providing timely and accurate pricing for estimating purposes.
• Generating layouts for final construction.
• Reviewing design(s) for most efficient and profitable use of inventory, equipment, and manpower as time permits.
• Ensuring designs are accurate, optimized, and conforms to standards.
• Assist in sales and production with design service and troubleshooting.
• Handles customer’s questions and complaints in a timely professional manner.
• Assist in sales on following up and selling the benefits of our design to close the deal.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Excellent attention to detail in order to create accurate diagrams and drafts.
• The ability to spot potential problems within a rough sketch and visualize solutions.
• Utilize math skills to calculate various lengths, weights, and angles.
• Technical knowledge of CAD software, inventory systems, and Microsoft.
• Collaborate with customers, coworkers, and management.
• Responding to common inquiries from customers.
• Multi-tasking between multiple projects and designs with ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Associates Degree or Equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or 3 to 5 years’ experience of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in related field/responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of floor and roof systems is preferred but not required.

PAY AND HOURS

• Flexible hours
• 8 to 10 hour shifts
• Monday through Friday
• Hybrid after initial training
• Overtime available

S.R. Sloan, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religious affiliation, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,160.00 - $72,800.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• CAD: 1 year (Preferred)
• Sales: 1 year (Preferred)
• Blueprint reading: 1 year (Preferred)
• Construction estimating: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ballston Spa, NY 12020