What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Planner position at BodyHealth?
BodyHealth is dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve optimal health and performance through innovative, science-based nutritional supplements and holistic health solutions. Founded with the mission to bridge the gap between traditional healthcare and natural wellness, BodyHealth stands at the forefront of the health and wellness industry, providing products that cater to the needs of both everyday individuals and elite athletes.
Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for our customers by providing superior nutritional supplements that support overall health, vitality, and performance. We believe in the power of natural ingredients, rigorous scientific research, and the holistic approach to health, ensuring that our products deliver maximum benefits without compromising on quality or safety.
The Production Planner is responsible for executing and tracking the production of goods with factories and suppliers. This role begins once POs are created and approved by the Demand Planner and ensures timely manufacturing, problem resolution, and delivery. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and experienced in vendor management and production coordination within a fast-paced supply chain.
Job Summary:
Key Responsibilities
- Receive approved POs from Demand Planner and issue to appropriate factories
- Confirm production start dates, timelines, and shipping schedules with vendor
- Coordinate with Accounting to ensure production deposits and milestone payments are accurate and submitted on time
- Track the status of all open orders and escalate any production delays
- Manage communication with factories regarding changes, cancellations, or issues
- Ensure all production activities align with required timelines and shipping targets
- Coordinate with logistics to support inbound shipment and delivery timing
- Maintain and update production tracking systems and ERP data
- Communicate risks or delays clearly and promptly to internal stakeholders
- Monitor supplier performance and help implement corrective actions
- Support quality control processes during production and pre-shipment
Qualifications:
- 3–5 years of experience in production planning, factory coordination, buying, or supply execution
- Excellent communication and vendor management skills
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple production timelines
- Familiarity with ERP systems and production tracking tools
- Experience in e-commerce, wholesale, or manufacturing environments is REQUIRED
Benefits
- 10 days PTO
- 5 sick days
- 10 paid company holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Discount on all products!