Associate Production Planner

About the role

We are partnering with a leading global fashion and retail organization to hire an Associate Production Planner to join their apparel team in Columbus, OH (hybrid). This 3-month contract role supports end-to-end order management, production tracking, and delivery execution across multiple product channels, partnering closely with vendors and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate order flow and on-time performance. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, adaptable, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end purchase order lifecycle, including order creation, maintenance, amendments, and delivery tracking.
• Monitor production milestones, including dye, cut, and shipment dates, to ensure timely execution and delivery.
• Track and report on open orders, commitments, and production schedules across multiple channels.
• Collaborate with offshore and regional partners to resolve order, article, and system-related issues.
• Maintain accurate order data within planning and production systems, including SAP and other internal tools.
• Support capacity planning activities by ensuring order accuracy and tracking outstanding commitments.
• Review and manage liabilities, cancellations, dispute cases, and raw material reconciliations.
• Prepare and distribute production reports, delivery updates, and order status summaries.
• Support the creation and maintenance of production schedules and tracking documents.
• Participate in weekly production and planning meetings, providing updates on risks, delays, and issue resolution.
• Escalate critical production or delivery challenges while proactively identifying solutions.
• Partner cross-functionally with Logistics, Planning, Merchandising, Product Development, Distribution Operations, Vendors, and Regional Teams to ensure smooth production execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1-3 years of experience in production planning, supply chain, operations, merchandising, sourcing, or a related field.
• Internship experience in a corporate environment is preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Office proficiency, including advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across a highly cross-functional organization.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities and deadlines.
• Previous production, order management, or apparel industry experience is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• 401(k)
• Direct deposit
• Commuter benefits

Pay

$33.79/hour

Schedule

40 hours/week