Assistant Production Planner

Vuori•Carlsbad, CA

11d

About The Position

Vuori is seeking a detail-oriented, curious Assistant Production Planner to support the operational work that keeps apparel production moving. This is an entry-level individual-contributor role on the Production Planning team, providing hands-on experience in purchase order administration, work-in-progress (WIP) maintenance, cost validation, reporting, and vendor communication. The Assistant Production Planner works closely with Production Planners and cross-functional partners to maintain accurate data, resolve discrepancies, and respond to time-sensitive needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Merchandising, or a related field, or equivalent years of experience preferred.
Strong attention to detail and ability to organize, validate, and maintain large volumes of data.
Ability to prioritize recurring work and time-sensitive requests, communicate clearly, and follow established approval processes.
Analytical, systems-oriented mindset with the ability to identify discrepancies, research root causes, and escalate issues appropriately.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort learning ERP, reporting, and document-management platforms.

Nice To Haves

Entry-level experience through coursework, internships, or professional work in production, sourcing, supply chain, operations, retail, or apparel.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

Administer purchase orders, including uploads, delivery closeouts, and approved updates to delivery dates, costs, shipping methods, and product information.
Monitor purchase order status and confirmations, partnering with Production Planners to resolve exceptions and ensure accurate system confirmation.
Maintain WIP data through approved updates and correct mismatches across WIP, ERP, and reporting.
Support cost validation and purchase price variance activities, including invoice corrections, approved cost updates, log maintenance, and vendor communication.
Review data discrepancies with planners, complete approved corrections, and notify vendors about missing information, upcoming milestones, or past-due dates.
Maintain seasonal purchase order files and support distribution of vendor-facing documents.
Complete ad hoc reporting, analysis, and system updates accurately and on time.
Partner with Production Planners, Logistics, vendors, and cross-functional teams.