Production Planner, Lingerie & Apparel

Production Planner, Lingerie & Apparel

The Production Planner is a position responsible for managing a business with multiple books/high volume of business. They lead the production and sourcing of merchandise to deliver seasonal assortment per brand strategy and with the required speed and flexibility in support of the brand merchandise plans. The Production Planner typically has 0-1 direct reports. The Production Planner must use their strong problem-solving skills and industry knowledge to resolve complex issues, which will include influencing cross functional teams and complex issue resolution with all levels of leadership.

The Production Planner has a broader scope and more strategic view on overall business strategy and speed as it relates to their books of business.

Your Impact

Order Management

• Responsible and accountable for accuracy of on order, inclusive of overseeing delivery recap rollup by category
• Oversee BPS process to ensure timely and accurate completion of work
• Responsible for or assist direct report in issue resolution related to Missing Data & VPO creation
• Responsible for or assist direct report in issue resolution related to weekly Order Tracking Reports
• Recognize when a situation needs escalated
• Initiate issue resolution
• Managing priorities of direct reports and CF teams

Liabilities/Cancelations

• Analyze, interpret, manage and provide solutions to liabilities
• Communication of liabilities to the brand with recommended solutions
• Commitment contract/Raw Material Prepositioning, with an emphasis on RM reconciliation and management of total RM ownership across their books of business
• Analyze total RM position to access risk, make plans, impact to speed initiatives
• Month end reconciliation and review with CF business partner
• Dispute case management
• Assess risk and categorize RM contracts for monthly finance reporting
• Escalate topside view of department to leadership

Capacity Planning

• Manage projection process (actuals and future projections)
• Risk assesses possible bottle necks or gaps in production
• Assess need for dual sourcing
• Engage with RM for high volume capacity planning and order placement strategy
• Manage vendor allocation/dual sourcing/duplication
• Production Planning
• Manage vendor BOMS, ensuring accuracy of RMs/YY
• Communicate order schedule to all brand CF teams
• Drive accountability related to process and as escalate as necessary
• Negotiate roadblocks with CF teams, including NY & regional teams (Design, PD, TD, RMT, RRMP, DP)
• Analyze and interpret GNG from vendors and communicate to CF team specific to tests, launch and anything else tracking off cadence to global calendar timelines
• Aide in facilitating weekly product readiness meeting by driving issues to resolution, escalating as necessary
• Implement and execute multiple speed strategies and identify opportunity for expansion of speed strategy to other key items

Cross Functional Communication : Logistics, DC Ops, Deployment, Planning, Merchants, Color & Print, Design, PD, Tech Design, Region, DP/PM/RRMT/RRMP/RPD, Vendors, Product Performance, Raw Material Planning

Talent Management

• Manage training of new hires in onboarding phase
• Responsible for coaching, feedback and development of direct report
• Responsible for writing and delivering mid-year and year end performance reviews
• Establish track record of direct report growth and development
• Develop on boarding schedule & submit service requests for new hire
• Talent development of direct report:
• Mentorship
• Individual Development Plan/Personal Performance Objective mgmt.
• Succession Planning
• Coaching and feedback
• Hiring
• Own scheduling of one over one sessions with Individual Development Plan as a focus
• Own creation and conversation related to Individual Development Plan/Personal Performance Objective creation
• Addresses performance opportunities, escalating to leadership as necessary

Minimum Salary: $67,700.00

Maximum Salary: $88,830.00

VS&Co provides a range of compensation for this role as shown. Your actual salary will be determined by a number of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic region, or other relevant factors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related area or equivalent experience
• 3- 6 years of experience with time in 2 or more categories; preferably in a retail production & sourcing environment
• Complete understanding of Associate Production Planner processes, systems, etc.
• Working knowledge of bulk garment production processes
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite; proven Excel skills required
• Detail oriented with strong multi-tasking and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with all levels
• Previous experience with supervising a direct report
• Proven influencing and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated experience in bringing flexibility and read and react capability to production processes.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws. Please see links: California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Philadelphia Fair Chance Law, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance

An equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected category recognized by state, federal or local laws. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave to bond with your new addition
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Merit increases and performance bonuses
• On-the-spot recognition and rewards for a job well done
• Employee stock purchase program
• Merchandise discounts
• Medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Commuter benefits

Working and Living in Columbus/Reynoldsburg, Ohio

Known as "The Discovery City," Columbus, Ohio, is a place where new ideas and creativity flourish. This makes Columbus a fitting home for Victoria's Secret & Co. The Columbus/Reynoldsburg area is vibrant, eclectic, and on the move. It boasts an exciting mix of arts, shopping, dining, and entertainment. For those with a passion for the great outdoors, there is an extensive park system where you can hike, bike, explore, and much more. As the state capital of Ohio, Columbus is a hub of local, national, and international activity. It is also renowned for the exceptional quality of its public education, from K-12 to the world-renowned Ohio State University. Above all, the area's rich variety of charming and inviting neighborhoods make this an ideal place to call home.