Job Details

Job Title: Associate Production Planner

Location: Reynoldsburg, OH 43068

Duration: 3 months with possibility of extension

The Associate Production Planner is an individual contributor responsible for managing the end-to-end order management process across multiple brand channels. This includes article creation, purchase order management, issue resolution with offshore teams, on-order reporting, and delivery tracking. The role requires tactical cross-functional communication with regional partners, monitoring production status, and resolving day-to-day operational issues with minimal supervision.

This position involves prioritising and organising tasks autonomously after onboarding, escalating only when necessary, and providing accurate reporting on production and order-related activities.

Key Responsibilities

Order Management

• Initiate and manage purchase orders (POs), including amendments and resolution of discrepancies.
• Monitor and report on on-order status, audit monthly, and respond to weekly OSR updates.
• Track dye and cut dates and ensure delivery tracking is maintained accurately.
• Direct the offshore COMs team to input data into the Mainframe and SAP.
• Follow up on planning requests to adjust on-order details.
• Manage tactical issue resolution related to on-order items and articles.
• Complete value-added services and support cross-functional problem-solving.
• Filter and escalate issues appropriately.

Liabilities & Cancellations

• Review and interpret liabilities; ensure timely confirmation post-order placement.
• Manage liability reporting and communicate updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Perform commitment contract and raw material reconciliation.
• Manage dispute cases and assess risks of expiring liabilities.
• Document cancellations for monthly meetings and manage tactical system tasks for order cancellations.

Capacity & Production Planning

• Ensure accuracy of on-order data and commitments without POs.
• Support creation and maintenance of production schedules (CGL).
• Update tracking documents to align with cross-functional teams.
• Enter GNG dates in WIPS and participate in weekly WIPS meetings.
• Focus on speed orders, immediate issue resolution, and escalation when necessary.
• Publish order schedules for both flow and new fashion styles.
• Maintain reporting for late deliveries and floor set updates.

Cross-Functional Communication

• Collaborate with Logistics, DC Operations, Deployment, Planning, Merchants, Product Development, Regional teams, Vendors, Commercialization, Product Performance, and Textiles teams to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 1–3 years of experience in a related production or order management role.
• At least one internship in a corporate environment is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with strong Excel skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong multi-tasking and organizational skills.
• Strong work ethic and ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.