Production Planner Job

Employer Name: Knights Apparel, Inc.	SpiderID: 2914793
Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina	Date Posted: 10/7/2009
Wage: $24960.	Category: Apparel/Fashion/Sewing
Job Code: Prdplnr 100709
Number Of Openings: 1

Job Description:
Assumes responsibility for effective Production analyses and planning.

Schedules and reviews production plans. Performs ongoing analyses and decides to complete, cancel, or defer work based upon current inventory, demand, and materials availability.

Performs capacity analyses for individual production lines. Troubleshoots potential capacity problems on an ongoing basis and makes adjustments as appropriate.

Implements flow manufacturing techniques to reduce bottlenecks.

Ensures that consistently high quality components are produced in accordance with schedules and order requirements.

Assumes responsibility for the efficient and effective completion of inventory management functions.

Ensures that materials are available to meet production schedules.

Oversees inventory control policies. Ensures that inventory is maintained at optimal levels and that no costly overstock/out of stock situations are allowed.

Oversees vendor contracts. Ensures that high quality materials are purchased at the best possible prices.

Ensures that inventory functions are completed in accordance with established safety and quality standards.

Assumes responsibility for maintaining effective communication, coordination, and working relations with Company personnel and management.

Coordinates activities with production, customer service, receiving, and inventory personnel to ensure on-time production.

Oversees purchasing functions as needed.

Provides support for Warehouse, Receiving, and Production personnel. Makes suggestions to improve operational procedures.

Keeps management informed of area activities and of any significant concerns. Provides special operational reports as requested.

Assumes responsibility for maintaining professional relations with external trade contacts, vendors, suppliers, and outside service providers.

Ensures that contracts, bids, and payments are submitted timely.

Represents the Company in business negotiations.

Oversees ongoing relationships with vendors.

Job Requirements:
Proficiency required in Excel and other PC Office Applications
Well organized with strong planning skills.
Solid communication skills.
Attention to detail.
Quality orientation.
Able to organize multiple projects.
Strong problem solving abilities.
Able to use all related computer applications.

Job Criteria:
Start Date: Immediately
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Years of Experience Required: Entry-Level
Education Required: Bachelors
Overnight Travel: None
Vacation Time: 2 weeks / year

Job Benefits:
Health/Dental Benefits, Retirement Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave, Life and/or Disability Insurance, Casual Dress

Contact Information:

Contact Name: Yvonne Foster	Company Type: Employer
Company: Knights Apparel, Inc.

City: Spartanburg
State: South Carolina
Zip: 29303

Web Site: http://www.knightsapparel.com