Production Planning Manager

Lead the production planning team to ensure timely production and on time delivery while maintaining inventory levels 

• Monitor inventory levels and product demand in order to produce production schedules and ensure timely delivery of goods
• Inventory Target: 6/8 weeks
• Shipping performance of 98% dozens on time
• Issue knitting schedule on a monthly basis and submit revisions as necessary based on sales and forecast fluctuations
• Machine changes should be held to a minimum but product availability and inventory control is the number 1 priority
• Work closely with facility planners to communicate production schedules and to prioritize production
• Communicate directly with Smartwool for deliveries and due dates
• Work with yarn and packaging teams on availability and advise any potential delays
• Perform order collaboration functions in Smartwool’s order system
• Monitor work in process inventory
• Coordinate product flow and work with all departments to facilitate product movements within the facility
• Publish weekly work schedule for facility based on inventory levels and product needs
• Monitor close-out and rework activities as needed
• Analyze forecast for accuracy
• Act as the point person for Bi-Annual physical inventory
• Coordinate all activities related to product

Required Skills

• Must be able to manage a complex production environment, incorporating a few hundred styles and 1000+ sku’s. 
• Computer skills.
• Microsoft suite specifically Excel
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt to different systems

Required Experience

• High School and some college helpful. 3 to 5 years experience preferred
• Computer use, telephone use, strong verbal skills, ability to read, write and entry figures.  
• Ability to type, ability to learn, good command of language, attention to detail.