Production Planning Manager, Apparel
Core
Manage vendor relationships to shorten lead times, ensure on-time delivery, and maintain high in-stock levels for apparel and home goods.
Role type
Senior IC production planning manager
Builds
Apparel and home goods inventory flow from factory to customer
Domain
Retail supply chain / Apparel manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> production planning & inventory control
Required skills
Vendor relationship management, End-to-end supply chain dynamics, Inventory control, Demand planning, Material flow optimization, ERP/MRP software proficiency, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen principles
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, MS Excel
Responsibilities
Coordinate with manufacturing partners for on-time PO acceptance and first PO delivery; Ensure readiness of fabrics, trims, and capacity for initial launch and replenishment; Collaborate on WBRs to monitor OTD and Ex-Factory performance; Manage production status updates in Vendor Portal; Coordinate with logistics for fulfillment error-free shipping.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC