Job Function:

The Production Planner inputs, reviews and maintains both Domestic and Offshore Supply Orders. This position entails collaboration with multiple departments including but not limited to: purchasing; forecasting; sales/customer service; production, and warehouse.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Input all work orders, transfer orders and purchase orders
• Maintain various supplier, product and  production information within J.D. Edwards
• Liaison between the customer service, forecasting, purchasing and production teams
• Identify and communicate any demand/supply imbalances in the mix
• Other responsibilities as may be required or assigned from time to time based on changing and evolving business needs
  

Minimum Qualifications:


• Knowledgeable with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); JD Edwards experience an asset
• Assets will include, prior experience in the garment industry / production experience in a manufacturing environment 
• Good problem solver and aptitude for math; natural analytical abilities
• Detail oriented and deadline driven are musts
• Ability to focus
• Strong multi-tasking and time management skills; good planning skills
• Good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) are a must
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-volume, and often ambiguous/fast-changing environment
• Positive and energetic attitude
• Must posses a valid permit to work in Canada
  

Physical Demands:

The person in this position will be required to work in fast-paced office setting with frequent interruptions and with the need to deal with a great diversity of people. Work hours are standard with some weekend work as needed. Regular attendance is required.