Production Planner

Retail/Apparel Associate Production Planner - Columbus, OH

Russell Tobin & Associates is currently seeking an Associate Production Planner to work for one of our well-recognized retail clients. Prior experience in retail is highly desired.

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Contract: 4 months – likely to be extended

Location: Columbus, OH

Pay Rate: $28 – 33.49 per hour on W2

JOB DESCRIPTION

Associate Production Planner

Overall Objectives

The Associate Production Planner is an individual contributor responsible for owning end to end order management process for multiple brand channels inclusive of article creation, upload and maintenance of purchase orders, issue resolution in conjunction with offshore team, on order reporting and delivery tracking. Additionally, the individual contributor is responsible for tactical cross functional communication and issue resolution with regional partners and on order monitoring, tracking and reporting. Engages with supervisor and with time in role, different levels of leadership on production status, issue resolution and liability/dispute management. Manages day to day with some interaction from supervisor but is able to prioritize/organize autonomously after fully on boarded into role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 1-3 years of experience in a related role
• At least one internship experience in a corporate environment preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite; proven Excel skills required
• Detail oriented with strong multi-tasking and organizational skills
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Responsibilities

Order Management

• Initiate POs
• Manages PO amendment resolution
• Manage On Order Reporting
• Review, respond and determine impact from weekly OSR. Audit monthly
• Maintain Delivery Tracking
• Track dye and cut dates
• Directing offshore COMs team to enter data in to Mainframe and SAP
• Follow up of Planning requests to adjust on order
• Manage COMs/issue resolution related to on order and articles
• Review (all) and interpret (straightforward) liabilities
• Ensure timely receipt of liability confirmation post order placement
• Manage liability reporting
• Commitment contract/Raw Material reconciliation
• Dispute case management
• Risk Assessment of expiring liabilities
• Manages tactical systems work for cancellations of orders

Capacity Planning

• Ensure timely on order accuracy
• Manage and report out commitments without POs

Production Planning

• Support CGL creation and maintenance
• Adhere to order schedule and update necessary tracking documents for CF alignment
• Enter GNG dates in WIPS to facilitate discussion and attend weekly WIPS meetings
• Focus on order management related to speed orders, immediate issue resolution and escalation
• Publish order schedules related to both flow and new fashion styles
• Focus on order management related to speed orders, immediate issue resolution and escalation
• Maintain floorset reporting for late deliveries

Must be authorized to work in the United States

Why Join?

This role offers the chance to impact financial performance, gain exposure to strong leadership principles, and grow professionally—all with competitive pay and potential for long-term engagement.

Russell Tobin and it's affiliates offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Russell Tobin and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Russell Tobin and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.