✨ About The Role
- The Senior Manager of Production Planning will be responsible for building and executing inventory plans to ensure optimal stock levels for both wholesale and direct-to-consumer channels.
- The role involves using advanced Excel modeling to analyze and plan inventory needs, requiring proficiency in functions like SUMIFS and INDEX MATCH.
- The candidate will oversee production team communication with factories and mills, acting as the first escalation point for challenges.
- The position requires collaboration with production teams to find solutions that align with raw material availability and capacity constraints.
- The Senior Manager will track and analyze supply chain KPIs, including lead times and PO forecast variances, to support the company's growth goals.
⚡ Requirements
- The ideal candidate has extensive experience in production planning and inventory management, particularly in replenishable soft line goods such as intimates or apparel.
- A detail-oriented and analytical mindset is crucial for success in this role, as it involves building and executing inventory plans based on forecast models.
- The candidate should possess advanced skills in demand planning and be adept at troubleshooting complex production challenges.
- Strong collaboration skills are necessary to work effectively with cross-functional teams and drive results.
- Experience in managing supply chain processes and understanding raw material needs is essential for this position.