Sr. Production Planner, Raw Materials (Lingerie & ...
Victoria's Secret - Reynoldsburg, OH
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Description Your Role VS&Co, is a supply chain team recognized world-wide for its innovation, speed, efficiency and quality. Mast Global supports the $10 billion L Brands enterprise as its production, sourcing and logistics arm, providing our world-renowned brands with the best in end-to-end make and move solutions. Mast Global includes development, production and sourcing of intimates, apparel, accessories and gifts, home fragrances, and personal care; technical services focused on production efficiency, regulatory compliance and quality assurance; and a full-service logistics operation that delivers global supply chain solutions beyond basic transportation, warehousing and distribution. Our Production & Sourcing teams source the raw materials that go into all of our brand products and packaging. Materials are sourced from around the world and we manage production in factories in the U.S. and across the Far East. Mast was the first organization to master the art of speed sourcing - bringing products from concept to stores so fast it made the retail world's collective head spin. We were the best then ... and we're still at the top after all these years. Why You Belong Here At Victoria's Secret & Co, we acknowledge your value. We recognize that every associate has something unique to add to our brand and business. We strive to recruit, retain, and advance diverse talent that reflects the customers we serve and the communities where we live and work. We foster a culture where everyone belongs because we know our business thrives most when we look for, listen to, and amplify diversity, equity, and inclusion. We place the customer at the heart of everything we do. We dream big, embrace curiosity and creativity while always learning from our mistakes. We lead with integrity, trust, and respect to achieve the best outcomes as one team. Your Impact The Sr. Production Planner, Raw Material Planning is responsible for leading the Raw Material Planning activities for a brand. The Sr. Production Planner works under general direction and independently handles complex issues and product responsibilities. The Sr. Production Planner must use their strong problem-solving skills and industry knowledge to resolve complex issues, which will include influencing cross functional teams and complex issue resolution with all levels of leadership. This role may have direct reports. The Sr. Production Planner must maintain an intense focus on cost and speed as it relates to their book of business. In addition, they have a broader scope and more strategic view on costing and speed as it relates to their books of business. Development Stage RM Planning * Engages with RM Technical based on identified capacity risk Seasonal RM Projections * Coordinate with Production Planning (PP) to deliver on time complete seasonal projections for a full brand * Aggregates seasonal projections to analyze discrepancies before passing to mills * Partner with PP to resolve any discrepancies before sending to mills Seasonal Raw Material Capacity Planning * Communicates identified risk and commitment timing at the material style and collection level to PP and CFT RM Team * Resolves any open discrepancies or capacity issues with PP and CFT RM Team * Partner with PP and CFT RM Team to prioritize RM output across categories * Coordinate with RM Tech around product readiness to identify additional risk * Communicate brand strategy changes and implications to mills Seasonal RM Commitment Management * Coordinates with PP and CFT RM Team to receive RM commitments according to commitment guidelines * Aggregate commitments and issue to mill * Add new commitment ownership to financial tracking system * Coordinates with PP and CFT RM Team as projections change to reconcile commitments based risk assessment done with mill * Analyze and advise commitment needs across categories to minimize business risk and spend * Coordinate with PP and CFT RM Team based on MOQ and MCQ liability implications Raw Material Ownership Reconciliation * Communicates total RM ownership with mills * Validates mill changes and publishes to aggregated database * Update system of record based on current ownership * Communicate current ownership to PP and CFT RM Team * Collaborate with mills on ownership to resolve issues risen by PP and CFT RM Team including; expiration extensions, ownership inquires, or ready date discrepancies * Analyze total RM ownership to advise brand risk * Maintain/update cadence and communicate to mills and PP and CFT RM Team * Communicate aggregated ownership to PP and CFT RM Team encompassing all updates Write-Off and Liability Management * Collaborate with PP and CFT RM Team to align write-off needs * Communicate write-offs to mill * Support PP and CFT RM Team in month-end liability analysis Calendar and Process * Advise on, communicate and execute to seasonal calendar * Onboard new mills to current RM Management process Innovation and Research * Responsible for RM project/initiatives as identified Cross Functional Communication * Mills * Planning * PD * Demand Planning * Production Management * Vendors * Commercialization * Operations * Raw Material Technical * Production & Sourcing * CFT RM Talent Management * Manage training of new hires in onboarding phase * Responsible for coaching, feedback and development of direct report(s) * Responsible for writing and delivering mid-year and year end performance reviews * Establish track record of direct report growth and development * Develop on boarding schedule for new hire * Submit service requests for set up of new hire * Participate in interview process to select new hires * Talent development of direct report: o Mentorship o IDP/PPO mgmt. o Performance reviews o Succession Planning o Coaching and feedback o Hiring o Onboarding * Own scheduling of one over one sessions with IDP as a focus * Own creation and conversation related to IDP/PPO creation * Addresses performance opportunities, escalating to leadership as necessary Minimum Salary: $82,500.00 Maximum Salary: $112,665.00 VS&Co provides a range of compensation for this role as shown. Your actual salary will be determined by a number of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic region, or other relevant factors. Qualifications Your Experience * Bachelor's degree in business or related area or equivalent experience * 6-8 years of experience; preferably in a retail production & sourcing environment * 5 + years of experience in retail/production & sourcing; overseas/factory exposure preferred * Experience working with regional partners required * Knowledge and understanding of the supply/vendor base and global manufacturing environment * Proficient with Microsoft Office suite; proven Excel skills required * Detail oriented with strong multi-tasking and organizational skills * Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing * Detailed understanding of product cost * Experience in bringing flexibility and read and react capability to production processes * Proven influencing and negotiation skills * Some US and/or international travel may be required An equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected category recognized by state, federal or local laws. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.
Created: 2024-07-07