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Production Planner

Russell Tobin, Columbus, OH, United States


Contract: 5 months – highly likely to extend

Location: Reynoldsburg, OH

Schedule: Hybrid – 3 days in office (T,W,TH) and M. F Remote

Pay Rate: $30 - $39 per hour on W2

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.

Qualifications

1-3 years of experience in a related role

At least one internship experience in a corporate environment preferred

Proficient with

Microsoft 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

Responsibilities
Order Management

Initiate POs

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

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

Cross-Functional Communication:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Will be working with multiple teams.

Must be authorized to work in the United States

Why Join?
This role offers the chance to impact financial performance, gain exposure to strong leadership principles, and grow professionally—all with competitive pay and potential for long-term engagement.

Benefits
Russell Tobin and it's affiliates offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Russell Tobin and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Russell Tobin and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates
Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

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