Production Planner

sanmar; Issaquah (WA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

401k plan with matches

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Pet insurance

Annual discretionary bonus up to 10%

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

SanMar in Issaquah, WA is seeking a Production Planner to manage inventory depth targets and forecast demand by style, color, and size for specific product categories. The role involves monthly projections, order development for inventory depth and flow, and ensuring accurate product descriptions on the website.

You will collaborate with internal and external partners to replenish inventory quickly, monitor orders with the Production Planning Assistant, and adhere to company policies.

Qualifications

• Detail oriented with strong organizational, problem solving, and time management skills
• Ability to make independent decisions with little supervision
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Responsive to staff needs including professionalism and respect
• Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to quickly adapt to change
• Be able to work under pressure within a time frame

Responsibilities

• Analyze and forecast style, color and size demand for specific product categories.
• Manage monthly projections and adjustments.
• Manage and develop orders to support target depth of inventory and flow plans
• Review website to ensure product descriptions and other information is accurately presented.
• Proactively react to changes in business and replenish inventory quickly.
• Partner with Production Planning Assistant to monitor orders and expedite as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Job description

At SanMar, the work you do makes a difference.

What's the Short Version?

The Production Planner is responsible for managing and executing inventory depth targets for specific product categories.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Accurately analyze and forecast style, color and size demand for specific product categories.
• Manage monthly projections and adjustments.
• Manage and develop orders to support target depth of inventory and flow plans
• Review website to ensure product descriptions and other information is accurately presented.
• Proactively react to changes in business and work with internal/external partners to replenish inventory as quickly as possible.
• Partner with Production Planning Assistant to monitor orders and to expedite as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

What Are We Looking For?

• 6+ years of applicable work experience or equivalent education
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel
• Detail oriented individual with strong organizational, problem solving, and time management skills
• Ability to make independent decisions with little supervision
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Responsive to staff needs including professionalism, respect, and consideration of others
• Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to quickly adapt to change in the work environment
• Be able to work under pressure within a time frame

What's Our Offer?

• Salary Range: You`ll earn between $80,170 - $115,000 annually, depending on experience.
• Bonus: You`ll be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus up to 10% of base salary.
• Paid Time Off: You`ll accrue paid time off on a bi-weekly basis based on hours worked up to 112 hours per year to start. Employees also receive 8 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off.
• Additional Benefits:

Additional Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k plan and matches $1 for $1 up to 4% of earnings, matched & vested at every pay cycle
• Life insurance
• Short/long-term disability coverage
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pet insurance

What Should You Expect?

Hybrid: SanMar's Eastpointe office is located in Issaquah, WA in the Seattle metropolitan area. Employees are required to work in our offices Tuesday through Thursday each week and additional days may be added based on business needs. Our standard working hours are 8:00-5:00 PST. Periodic travel may be required. The employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods while working on a computer and participating in virtual and in-person meetings. Frequent use of hands for keyboarding and standard office equipment is required. Occasional standing, walking, and reaching may be needed to attend meetings or collaborate in an office setting. The role requires the ability to perform close visual work on a computer for extended periods. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10-15 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Why Work at SanMar?

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. They bring their talent, passion and dedication to work with them every day. Their hard work inspires us and gives us purpose. We love working here together.

Whether you work in our headquarters, from your home or in one of our distribution centers across North America, we believe that investing in you is just the right thing to do. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health and well-being, life balance, career growth and (eventually) retirement.

SanMar works with brands you already know, like Nike, The North Face and Brooks Brothers, as well as providing industry-leading private label apparel and accessories. Our people come to work excited to do their part, providing clothing that helps people feel that they're a part of something special.

Here's your chance to be a part of this story. If you're ready to work in a place where your participation matters and your growth is a priority, we're ready for you.

SanMar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Whoever you are, wherever you're from, whoever you love or follow in faith, whatever your disability or superpower status, whichever ethnicity or gender you identify with, you are welcome at SanMar.

SanMar participates in E-Verify.