Operations Planner-Contract

We are looking for a Freelance Sourcing/Operations Planner for a top fashion/beauty company in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This role manages supply chain planning, costing, financial communication, on‑time delivery, and inventory for specific business categories. Hourly Pay Rate up to $32.00 based on experience. 6‑month contract, hybrid 3 days onsite in Ohio Office. Vendor Management Responsible for ordering and management of component inventory and finished goods. Manage S&OP between vendor and beauty business. Ensure vendor OT&C accountability is at 95% or higher. Ensure finished product is delivered to warehouses in a timely manner. Work in conjunction with vendors to prioritize production. Expedite shipments / production to meet speed initiatives. Short‑term and long‑term capacity planning. Issue component and finished good purchase orders and negotiate with vendors to secure production. Communicate new launch forecasts and medium‑range receipt plans. Partner with vendors to identify future supply chain requirements. Brand Management Build relationship as a trusted advisor. Manage speed‑to‑market initiatives. Communicate and update changes to open orders; status reporting to cross‑functional partners (OT&C accountability at 95%). Review and communicate feasibility and timing for all buy requests. Inform cross‑functional partners of excess inventory in semi‑annual sales and clearance buys; assist with component run‑outs to reduce inventory liability. Partner with cross‑functional partners to develop new launch and medium‑range receipt plans. Understand and support business and process changes by utilizing a speed and agility mindset. Identify opportunities to reduce lead times. Identify opportunities to gain agility within the supply chain. Inventory Management Ensure data integrity for Material Requirement Planning (MRP) to enable a consistent planning horizon. Execute buys using SAP MRP. Manage component inventory targets. Manage detailed Bill of Material (BOM) accuracy (waste factors and usage) and work closely with Inventory Control during Book‑to‑Book to identify and resolve BOM issues. Assist Inventory Control with physical inventory and provide support to resolve issues. Provide justification for excess inventory in quarterly review of excess and obsolete reconciliation. Conduct end‑of‑season inventory management planning, execute ad‑hoc cycle counts, and run‑outs to reduce liability. Analyze data, review reports, and resolve issues to maintain a clean book of business with a focus on inventory turns. Large‑Scale Change Management Projects Support the change management Allergen update project (Regulatory Compliance Requirement – not optional). Maintain a weekly tracker to report sourcing task progress with cross‑functional teams. Conduct mass downloads of specification information for over 150 finished goods and 200+ components. Copy and verify costs on new Allergen‑compliant finished goods and components to replace existing ones. Approve workflows in PLM, prepare winshuttles for PIR creation in SAP, and roll costs for all new finished goods. Costing Support Cost roll reporting and execution. Rebate calculation and collection. Assist with impact analysis as needed. Execute cost increase requests, surcharges and PPV review/approval. Commercial Support Purchase order updates. Send finished goods and component RFQs. Update PCOG trackers. Process tooling forms. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related field. APICS, CPIM a plus. 3‑5 years of sourcing, production planning, supply chain, or inventory management experience. Experience in manufacturing and/or consumer goods/retail preferred. Solid business acumen and ability to make recommendations and business decisions in partnership with leaders. Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with demonstrated initiative and ability to achieve results. Ability to build and foster strong trusted advisor relationships with internal and external partners. System and computer proficiency (SAP, MS Office). Benefits Comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees, including medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit, and commuter benefits, available to freelancers. #J-18808-Ljbffr Solomon Page