Operations Planner

Job Title: Operations Planner
Location: Reynoldsburg, OH
Work Model: Hybrid / Remote - in office Thurs
Compensation: $20-$24 an hour

POSITION OVERVIEW
Client is looking for an Operations Planner to join the team! This role manages supply chain planning, costing, financial communication, on-time delivery, and inventory for specific business categories. This role is a trusted advisor for both internal cross-functional partners and external vendors. This person has exceptional attention to detail, strong communication and influencing skills, and is motivated working in a fast-paced environment.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
Vendor Management
Responsible for ordering and management of Component Inventory and Finished Goods
Manage S&OP between vendor and Victoria s Secret Beauty business
Ensure vendor OT&C accountability is at 95% or higher
Ensure finished product is delivered to warehouses in a timely manner; work in conjunction with vendors to prioritize production
Expedite shipments / production to meet speed initiatives
Short-term and long-term capacity planning
Issue component and finished good purchase orders and negotiate with vendors to secure production
Communicate new launch forecasts and medium-range receipt plans
Partner with vendors to identify future supply chain requirements

Brand Management
Build relationship as a trusted advisor
Manage speed-to-market initiatives
Responsible for communicating/updating changes to open orders: status reporting to cross-functional partners (OT&C accountability at 95%)
Review and communicate feasibility and timing for all buy requests
Informs cross-functional partners of excess inventory in Semi Annual Sales and Clearance buys; assist with component run-outs to reduce inventory liability
Partners with cross-functional partners to develop new launch and medium range receipt plan
Understand and support business and process changes by utilizing a speed and agility mindset
Identify opportunities to reduce lead times
Identify opportunities to gain agility within the supply chain

Inventory Management
Responsible for the data integrity of Material Requirement Planning (MRP) that will enable a consistent planning horizon
Execute buys using SAP MRP
Manage to component inventory targets
Manage detailed Bill of Material (BOM) accuracy (waste factors and usage); work closely with Inventory Control during Book to Book to identify and resolve BOM issues
Assist Inventory Control with Physical Inventory and provide support to resolve issues
Provide justification for excess inventory in quarterly review of Excess and Obsolete reconciliation
Conduct End of Season inventory management planning; execute ad hoc cycle counts and run outs to reduce liability
Analyze data, reviewing reports, and resolve issues to maintain a clean Book of Business with focus on inventory turns

WHAT S NEEDED
Bachelor's Degree in related field
APICS, CPIM a plus
3-5 years of production planning, supply chain, or inventory management experience
Experience in manufacturing and/or consumer goods/retail preferred
Solid business acumen and ability to make recommendations and business decisions in partnership with leader
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated initiative and ability to achieve results
Ability to build and foster strong trusted advisor relationships with internal and external partners
System and computer proficiency (SAP, MSOffice)

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k)
Other standard benefits as applicable

ABOUT UNICON
UNICON is a workforce solutions provider with over 35 years of experience supporting organizations across a variety of industries. We partner with our clients to deliver skilled professionals while maintaining a strong focus on quality, compliance, and long-term relationships. UNICON is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.