Production Planner Senior, NPG (Nordstrom Product Group) - (Hybrid - Seattle, WA)

Nordstrom•Seattle, WA

1d•$80,000 - $132,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are a specialty retailer offering the very best of what’s next in fashion for men, women and children since 1901. WHAT’S IN A NAME? EVERYTHING. We don't just sell cutting-edge fashion and accessories, we create it. Our talented fashion design team — the Nordstrom Product Group — develops, designs, produces and sources 50-plus private Nordstrom labels. From traditional to trendy, this team is shaping the styles and looks our customer love. The ideal senior production planner is experienced, results oriented and committed to producing quality deliverables every day.

Requirements

BS or BA degree or equivalent work experience in related field
Minimum of 3 years’ experience high-volume retail purchase order management
1+ year experience managing and leading a team preferred
Experience with complex vendor management preferred
Proficient in Excel
Knowledge of an Oracle or SAP system preferred
Demonstrated strong problem solving and negotiating skills
Clear and effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills
Strong organization and time management skills
Strong multi-task and prioritization skills

Responsibilities

Manage issuing and maintaining purchase order data from commitment to shipment, ensuring PO accurately reflects multiple business channel requirements
Monitor all Work in Progress (WIP) activities from order placement to shipment
Track final garments for on-time delivery, manage exceptions and issue resolution
Manage calendar milestones for the category supported
Coordinate the management of the RTV, claims and disposition process
Partner with NPG Compliance and/or logistics to ensure manufacturer adheres to corporate compliance policy
Report and maintain raw material liabilities and utilization
Research and adjust purchase orders to meet business needs
Partner with accounts payable to research and reconcile purchase order and invoice cost discrepancies
Initiate and maintain supplier system setup
Support new supplier onboarding
Lead, manage and support production planners within area of responsibility
Manage and develop an efficient and effective design team through performance feedback, goal-setting and development plans