Apparel Production Planner Assistant — Data-Driven Ops

Vuori, Inc.; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Savings and Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Wellness & Fitness benefits

Job summary

Vuori, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Assistant Production Planner to join our Production Planning team in Carlsbad, CA.

You will gain hands-on experience supporting PO administration, WIP maintenance, cost validation, reporting, and vendor communication to keep production moving and data accurate. You will work closely with Production Planners and cross-functional partners to maintain data, resolve discrepancies, and respond to time-sensitive needs, building a foundation in production planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business, supply chain, manufacturing, merchandising, or related field.
• Entry-level experience through coursework, internships, or professional work in production, sourcing, supply chain, operations, retail, or apparel is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; comfortable learning ERP, reporting, and document-management platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Own PO administration, including uploads, delivery closeouts, and updates to delivery dates, costs, shipping methods, and product information.
• Monitor PO status and confirmations, resolving exceptions with Production Planners to ensure accurate system entries.
• Maintain WIP data through updates and correct mismatches across WIP, ERP, and reporting.
• Support cost validation and purchase price variance activity, including invoice corrections, approved cost updates, log maintenance, and vendor communication.
• Review data discrepancies with planners, complete corrections, and notify vendors of missing information, upcoming milestones, or past‑due dates.
• Maintain seasonal PO files and support vendor-facing document distribution.
• Complete ad hoc reporting, analysis, and system updates accurately and on time.
• Partner with Production Planners, Logistics, vendors, and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Merchandising, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Dynamics 365

SharePoint

Job description

Vuori, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Assistant Production Planner to join our Production Planning team in Carlsbad, CA.

You will gain hands-on experience supporting PO administration, WIP maintenance, cost validation, reporting, and vendor communication to keep production moving and data accurate. You will work closely with Production Planners and cross-functional partners to maintain data, resolve discrepancies, and respond to time-sensitive needs, building a foundation in production planning