Production Planner, Brands

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About the position

At SanMar, the work you do makes a difference. The Production Planner is responsible for managing and executing inventory depth targets for specific product categories.

Responsibilities

  • Accurately analyze and forecast style, color and size demand for specific product categories.
  • Manage monthly projections and adjustments.
  • Manage and develop orders to support target depth of inventory and flow plans
  • Review website to ensure product descriptions and other information is accurately presented.
  • Proactively react to changes in business and work with internal/external partners to replenish inventory as quickly as possible.
  • Partner with Production Planning Assistant to monitor orders and to expedite as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Comply with all policies and standards.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree Preferred
  • 4-6 years of applicable work experience
  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel
  • Detail oriented individual with strong organizational, problem solving, and time management skills
  • Ability to make independent decisions with little supervision
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
  • Responsive to staff needs including professionalism, respect, and consideration of others
  • Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to quickly adapt to change in the work environment
  • Be able to work under pressure within a time frame

Benefits

  • Salary Range: You\`ll earn between \$80,170 - \$115,000 annually, depending on experience.
  • Bonus: You\`ll be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus up to 10% of base salary.
  • Paid Time Off: You\`ll accrue paid time off on a bi-weekly basis based on hours worked up to 112 hours per year to start. Employees also receive 8 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401k plan and matches \$1 for \$1 up to 4% of earnings, matched & vested at every pay cycle
  • Life insurance
  • Short/long-term disability coverage
  • Paid maternity/paternity leave
  • Pet insurance
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