Production and Materials Planner

Jacmel Jewelry; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacmel Jewelry, a leading jewelry manufacturer and distributor, is seeking a Production and Materials Planner in NYC to bridge demand and supply, release and validate MRP output, and coordinate production planning for smaller accounts. You’ll drive material availability and serve as the primary planning contact for Sales and the overseas office.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in production or materials planning in consumer products, strong ERP/MRP (NetSuite) experience, and a proven ability to

Qualifications

• 2–5 years in production planning, materials planning, or supply chain within consumer products, apparel, or accessories.
• Hands-on ERP/MRP experience (NetSuite preferred).
• Experience with BOM structures and packaging/component sourcing.
• Comfortable working across time zones with overseas manufacturing partners.
• Direct, responsive communicator who can hold a firm date under pressure from Sales.

Responsibilities

• Release and review MRP recommendations in the ERP system, validating output against demand signals before conversion to production orders.
• Build and maintain production forecasts and plans for smaller retail accounts.
• Expedite production to close gaps against open orders and forecast demand.
• Own the promotion/priority list, keeping it current with ship dates, quantities, account detail, and status.
• Manage stock levels of all packaging and accessory items used in finished-goods packing.
• Review bills of material for accuracy and work with Product Engineering to update as designs, components, or pack configurations change.
• Identify slow-moving and excess inventory for repurposing into active programs.
• Serve as the planning point of contact for Sales on delivery, availability, and production inquiries.
• Partner with the overseas office on forecasting, purchase order management, and pricing resolution.
• Maintain inventory and purchasing of office and housekeeping supplies.

Skills

ERP/MRP experience

Forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication under pressure

Time zone coordination

Tools

NetSuite

BOM management

Job description

Jacmel is a leading jewelry and accessories manufacturer and distributor with a rich history dating back to 1977. Renowned for our commitment to innovative product development, we supply a broad spectrum of retail channels, including department stores, specialty stores, mass merchants, and e-commerce platforms. Our headquarters are located in NYC, where we continue to earn accolades for excellence in product design, merchandising, and logistics.

Summary

The Production and materials Planner owns the execution layer between demand and supply — releasing and validating MRP output, planning production for the smaller-account portfolio, and driving material availability so open orders and forecast demand ship on time. Serves as the primary planning contact for Sales on delivery timing and for the overseas office on POs, forecasts, and pricing.

Core Responsibilities

Planning & Production

• Release and review MRP recommendations in the ERP system, validating output against demand signals before conversion to production orders
• Build and maintain production forecasts and plans for smaller retail accounts
• Expedite production to close gaps against open orders and forecast demand
• Own the promotion/priority list, keeping it current with ship dates, quantities, account detail, and status

Materials & Inventory

• Manage stock levels of all packaging and accessory items used in finished-goods packing, including reorder points and replenishment timing
• Review bills of material for accuracy and work with Product Engineering to update as designs, components, or pack configurations change
• Identify slow-moving and excess inventory for repurposing into active programs

Cross-Functional

• Serve as the planning point of contact for Sales on all delivery, availability, and production inquiries
• Partner with the overseas office on forecasting, purchase order management, and pricing resolution
• Maintain inventory and purchasing of office and housekeeping supplies

Qualifications

• 2–5 years in production planning, materials planning, or supply chain within consumer products, apparel, or accessories
• Hands‑on ERP/MRP experience (NetSuite preferred)
• Experience with BOM structures and packaging/component sourcing
• Comfortable working across time zones with overseas manufacturing partners
• Direct, responsive communicator who can hold a firm date under pressure from Sales

PLEASE NOTE: This job is on‑site in NYC. Remote candidates will not be considered.