Carhartt Hiring for Planner – Scheduling at Irvine, KY Full Time

Position Location: Irvine, KY

Department: Production Planning

Reports To: Planning Supervisor – Scheduling

FLSA: Exempt

Job Band: Professional

Summary

A Production Planner is responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of the production process. The Production Planner analyzes forecasted demand along with internal and external manufacturing capacities and capabilities to create and implement a manufacturing production plan. The Planner works cross-functionally to confirm raw material availability and align on the finalized Production Plans for the North American and European markets. The Planner releases weekly production schedules to initiate the manufacturing process. Aligns production plan to ensure targets are met while ensuring the demand forecasts are properly supported. Analyzes delays and interruptions to production and works with supply chain to adjust schedule to meet forecast.

We are All Leaders at Carhartt

In our words and by our actions, we strive to emulate the hardworking example set forth by our founder, Hamilton Carhartt. We Lead Business by creating value, delivering on results, and making changes along the way. We Lead Self by being inclusive, recognizing that our differences make us stronger as we strive to build a better world, together, for all hardworking people. We Lead Others by communicating and clearly defining the path as we walk bravely into the future. Working at Carhartt, we are all given a seat at the table and the honor of continuing the legacy.

Responsibilities

Analyzes required changes to the production forecast on a monthly basis to achieve optimal inventory levels.

Reviews monthly attainment reporting to understand the accuracy of receipts vs. forecast and plan and communicates where discrepancies exist and develop action plan to course correct when overages/shortages impact future demand needs.

Develops an updated Production Forecast by plant and by style within the Material Sourcing Optimizer program.

Responsible for the release of the forecast into SAP and makes manual adjustments at the week/daily level to align with the plant capacities.

Partners with Procurement to understand raw materials constraints and to formulate alternative production forecast when needed.

Executes and distributes the Production Plan.

Converts Planned Orders to Production Orders and Purchase Requisitions to Purchase Orders weekly to initiate the manufacturing process.

Maintains Production/Purchase order dates in SAP to provide the most up to date product availability for our customers, including investigation of past due dates and issues with consumption of raw materials and closing of POs.

Represents Production Planning in weekly cross functional meetings for the purposes of production forecasting, problem solving, collaboration, and continuous improvements. Addresses questions and concerns as they arise.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred in Business Administration or Related Field

Required Skills and Experience

Minimum of 5 years related work experience.

Excellent written and oral communication skills with the proven ability to communicate with all levels including management and retail partners.

Profficient computer skills are required, specifically Excel.

Outstanding organizational skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize workload with attention to detail is required.

Ability to make recommendations where improvements need to be made

Willingness to learn and grow

Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple concurrent projects.

Working Conditions

Office Environment

Tobacco Free

Travel (5%)

Light Lifting (10-15 lbs.)

Hybrid location: Associate will work on-site regularly as needed for work activities.