Production Planner

ABOUT FILSON

In 1897 C.C. Filson began outfitting prospectors headed for the Gold Rush with tools and apparel strong enough for the toughest spots on earth. More than 100 years later, Filson remains committed to providing pioneers of all fields around the world with unfailing goods made from the highest quality materials available. Filson recognizes that it takes a world-class team to make a world-class product. As we build on the Filson legacy of American craftsmanship, we are looking for individuals who share our dedication to innovation, excellence, and superior customer service. We don’t work in silos but rely on open collaboration. It’s a jackknife mentality – the ability to accomplish more than what’s asked of you – that defines our culture of versatility and perseverance. Our outfitter mindset is deliberate and strategic. We are a small company, on purpose. We’re the ones doing the work, from product design and marketing, to cutting, sewing, and restoration. With more than 125 years under our belt, we still have a start-up mentality. Driven by an independent spirit and an uncompromising attitude that demands we lead with conviction. 

ABOUT THE ROLE 

The Production Planner is responsible for full vendor management, purchase order management, and product deliveries. They will work closely with Merchandising, Product Development, and Logistics to execute the inventory plan and manage delivery objectives. They will collaborate with internal and external vendors to maintain delivery schedules and deadlines. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Manage purchase orders lifecycle
• Manage vendor ASNs in Outlook and NetSuite for on-time shipping and delivery 
• Cultivates relationship with external vendors 
• Lead weekly Work-In-Progress and delivery date discussions with external vendors 
• Troubleshoot delivery delays, identifying risks to the sales plan, and resolve with cross functional business partners and vendors
• Coordinate on time delivery with Logistics, balancing vendor supplied dates with Logistics supplied dates 
• Partners with Sourcing, Product Development, and Merch Planning teams to ensure adherence to seasonal milestones and calendar deadlines 
• Manage and resolve short term demand changes 
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to project raw material, greige demand, and vendor needs as needed 
• Manage SMS seasonal demands for on time delivery by working with cross-functional teams and vendors 
• Ensure accuracy across WIP reports, tracker, and internal ERP system

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• 3-5 years experience in supply chain, production planning, or comparable analytical role
• Expert level Excel skills with a demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret data 
• Production management experience, both domestic and international vendors preferred 
• Ability to manage and mine data from multiple sources  
• Ability to quickly adapt and reprioritize based on the business needs 
• Detail oriented individual with a focus on accuracy 
• Proactive individual who is solution oriented and maintains ownership of the accounts and orders they manage 
• Problem-solver 
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and vendors 
• Prior ERP experience, preferably NetSuite
• BS/BA in business administration, supply chain management or work equivalent 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met of any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform those essential functions.  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:  

• Regularly sit and stand 
• Use hands, fingers, and arms to use computers and other office equipment 
• Use hands, fingers, and arms to lift, squeeze, pinch, grab products/items/supplies 
• Reach up, across, or down to retrieve products and supplies 
• See, talk, and hear
• Occasionally required to walk 
• Occasionally required to move or lift up to 25 pounds  

Note: This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive.  Employee may be required to perform other duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Filson and Shinola are equal opportunity employers. We believe that every employee has the right to work in surroundings which are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination.  It is our policy that all decisions involving any aspect of the employment relationship will be made without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, veteran and military status, genetic information, political ideology or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state or federal law.  Discrimination and/or harassment based on any of those factors are totally inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated.

With regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, the company offers what the law refers to as "reasonable accommodation" to enable a person to perform his or her job.