Operations Planner L&A - Artech LLC

JOB DESCRIPTION
Associate Production Planner, Lingerie & Apparel
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.
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
Complete value Added Services
Manages tactical problem solving related to on order with CF peers
Ability to filter what needs elevated for issue resolution or can be resolved at this level.
Liabilities/Cancelations
Review (all) and interpret (straightforward) liabilities
Ensure timely receipt of liability confirmation post order placement
Manage liability reporting
Communication of liabilities to the brand
Commitment contract/Raw Material reconciliation
Dispute case management
Risk Assessment of expiring liabilities
Manages tactical systems work for cancellations of orders
Document cancellations for monthly MPC meetings
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
Cross Functional Communication
Logistics
DC Ops
Deployment
Planning
Merchants
PD
Region
Vendors
Commercialization
Product Performance
Textiles
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 Client 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

Additional Information:
Are you currently interviewing any candidates on your own for this role? If yes , where are you in the process with them?
No
What are the top 3 to 5 skills you are looking for from a candidate?
Detail oriented, agile, able to handle multiple priorities, good communication skills
Could you provide a little background on the department and the team they will be working on?
This person will be working on the VS/PINK production team. They will be assisting the teams in passing orders, as well as order, production, and delivery management.
What are some things that would stand out from candidates?
Previous production experience, proficient in excel, and the ability to analyze and recap data
What are some disqualifiers?
Someone who prefers to operate on their own- this is a highly collaborative position, and this person will need to work with many teams.
What is your timeline for reviewing, interviewing, and hiring a candidate?
ASAP
What is the interview process for this role?
Ideally 1 round, but could have 2 if there are multiple good candidates
What would a typical day look like in this role as far as workload?
This person will be working with our partners both within the US and Asia via email and mtgs. The typical day could change based on where we are in the calendar- one week could be focused on passing orders, and the next week could be focused on recapping deliveries, or managing through order changes.
Is there a chance this will be extended?
Yes
Would you consider a recent graduate (or years of experience)?
Yes
Why is the role open Newly created, Backfill, Project based (please provide details of project)?
Project Based
What are the Personality/Cultural fits needed to be successful?
Able to handle a high level of change, able to manage a high level of detail
Will it be 100% remote / hybrid job?
Hybrid
Will provide company computer?
No, unless they do not have access to a personal computer
No. of work hours per week?
40
What is the maximum bill rate?
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