6+ years of relevant experience or equivalent education
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Independent decision-making ability with minimal supervision
High level of confidentiality
Professional and respectful in staff interactions
Adaptable to changes in the work environment
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Responsibilities
Analyze and forecast demand for specific product categories
Manage monthly inventory projections and adjustments
Develop orders to meet inventory depth and flow plans
Ensure accurate product descriptions on the website
React proactively to business changes for inventory replenishment
Collaborate with the Production Planning Assistant to monitor and expedite orders
Perform additional duties as assigned
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
401k plan with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 4%
Life insurance and disability coverage
Paid maternity/paternity leave
Pet insurance
Accrued paid time off and paid holidays
Full Job Description
What's the Short Version?
The Production Planner is responsible for managing and executing inventory depth targets for specific product categories.
What Will You Be Doing?
Accurately analyze and forecast style, color and size demand for specific product categories.
Manage monthly projections and adjustments.
Manage and develop orders to support target depth of inventory and flow plans
Review website to ensure product descriptions and other information is accurately presented.
Proactively react to changes in business and work with internal/external partners to replenish inventory as quickly as possible.
Partner with Production Planning Assistant to monitor orders and to expedite as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with all policies and standards.
What Are We Looking For?
6+ years of applicable work experience or equivalent education
Proficient with Microsoft Excel
Detail oriented individual with strong organizational, problem solving, and time management skills
Ability to make independent decisions with little supervision
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Responsive to staff needs including professionalism, respect, and consideration of others
Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to quickly adapt to change in the work environment
Be able to work under pressure within a time frame
What's Our Offer?
Salary Range: You`ll earn between $80,170 - $115,000 annually, depending on experience.
Bonus: You`ll be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus up to 10% of base salary.
Paid Time Off: You`ll accrue paid time off on a bi-weekly basis based on hours worked up to 112 hours per year to start. Employees also receive 8 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off.
Additional Benefits:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
401k plan and matches $1 for $1 up to 4% of earnings, matched & vested at every pay cycle
Life insurance
Short/long-term disability coverage
Paid maternity/paternity leave
Pet insurance
What Should You Expect?
Hybrid: SanMar's Eastpointe office is located in Issaquah, WA in the Seattle metropolitan area. Employees are required to work in our offices Tuesday through Thursday each week and additional days may be added based on business needs. Our standard working hours are 8:00-5:00 PST. Periodic travel may be required. The employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods while working on a computer and participating in virtual and in-person meetings. Frequent use of hands for keyboarding and standard office equipment is required. Occasional standing, walking, and reaching may be needed to attend meetings or collaborate in an office setting. The role requires the ability to perform close visual work on a computer for extended periods. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10-15 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
About SanMar
SanMar is a leading supplier of apparel and accessories to the promotional products industry. The company offers a wide range of products, including T-shirts, polo shirts, jackets, hats, bags, and more. SanMar serves customers in the United States, Canada, and Europe through a network of distribution centers. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. SanMar was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Issaquah, Washington.