Production Specialist

Job Title : Associate Production Planner

Location : Reynoldsburg, OH 43068

Duration : 3 months with possibility of extension

The Associate Production Planner is an individual contributor responsible for managing the end-to-end order management process across multiple brand channels. This includes article creation, purchase order management, issue resolution with offshore teams, on-order reporting, and delivery tracking. The role requires tactical cross-functional communication with regional partners, monitoring production status, and resolving day-to-day operational issues with minimal supervision.

This position involves prioritising and organising tasks autonomously after onboarding, escalating only when necessary, and providing accurate reporting on production and order-related activities.

Key Responsibilities

Order Management

• Initiate and manage purchase orders (POs), including amendments and resolution of discrepancies.
• Monitor and report on on-order status, audit monthly, and respond to weekly OSR updates.
• Track dye and cut dates and ensure delivery tracking is maintained accurately.
• Direct the offshore COMs team to input data into the Mainframe and SAP.
• Follow up on planning requests to adjust on-order details.
• Manage tactical issue resolution related to on-order items and articles.
• Complete value-added services and support cross-functional problem-solving.
• Filter and escalate issues appropriately.

Liabilities & Cancellations

Capacity & Production Planning

Cross-Functional Communication

Qualifications