Entry-Level Production Planner, Apparel & Data

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 support apparel production in Carlsbad, CA. You will assist with PO administration, data maintenance, and vendor communications, gaining hands-on experience across the production planning lifecycle.

You will work alongside Production Planners and cross‑functional partners, building strong data practices while developing a foundation in production planning and cost validation in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business, supply chain, manufacturing, merchandising, or related field.
• Entry-level experience via coursework, internships, or work in production, sourcing, supply chain, operations, retail, or apparel is preferred.
• Proficiency with Excel and comfort learning ERP, reporting, and document-management platforms.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / Supply Chain / Manufacturing / Merchandising

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Dynamics 365

SharePoint

Job description

Vuori, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Assistant Production Planner to support apparel production in Carlsbad, CA. You will assist with PO administration, data maintenance, and vendor communications, gaining hands-on experience across the production planning lifecycle.

You will work alongside Production Planners and cross‑functional partners, building strong data practices while developing a foundation in production planning and cost validation in a fast-paced retail environment.