Planning Manager

Gildan Activewear Inc

Mason, OH

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APICS Certification, Analysis Skills, Apparel Manufacturing, Best Practices, Bond Market, Brand Management, Brand Marketing (Branding), Business Plan, Business Strategy, Calendar Management, Chinese Language, Collective Bargaining, Computer Networks, Corporate Compliance, Corporate Planning, Customer Support/Service, Demand Forecasting/Planning, Diversity, Embedded Systems, English Language, Forecasting, Green Business, International Health, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Inventory Planning, Java IDE (Integrated Development Environments), Leadership, License Agreements, Manufacturing, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Manufacturing/Production Testing, Marketing, Mentoring, Metrics, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Negotiation Skills, Operations Control, Operations Planning, Operations Processes, Oracle, People Management, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Process Management, Product/Service Launch, Production Costing, Production Planning, Production Schedule, Project Evaluation, Project Planning, Retail Operations, SAP, Safety Alerts, Safety/Work Safety, Sales, Sales Forecasting, Spanish Language, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Talent Management, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Test Plan/Schedule, Vendor/Supplier Management, Water Resource Management, Web Programming

LOCATION

Mason, OH

POSTED

23 days ago

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Who we are

Gildan is a leading manufacturer of everyday basic apparel, with a strong portfolio of brands, including Gildan, Hanes, Comfort Colors, American Apparel, ALLPRO, GOLDTOE, Peds, Bali, Playtex, Maidenform, Bonds, as well as Champion which is under an exclusive licensing agreement for the printwear channel in the U.S. and Canada.

Gildan owns and operates vertically integrated, large-scale manufacturing facilities which are primarily located in Central America, the Caribbean, North America, and Asia. Gildan operates with a strong commitment to industry-leading labour, environmental and governance practices throughout its supply chain in accordance with its comprehensive ESG program embedded in Gildan''s long-term business strategy. Together with our global team of dedicated employees, Gildan is united in its vision of Making Apparel Better. Discover the full scale of Gildan and prepare to be surprised at gildancorp.com.

The opportunity

Develops and maintains North American hosiery vendors to supplement internal and Asia production sourcing as required. Responsible for all aspects of Vendor Management as it relates to schedule adherence, corporate compliance, and cost/price negotiations.

The role

Essential Functions:

Manages process to support the Demand Solutions Requirement Planning (DSRP) tool which is initiated from the master schedule to ensure lowest cost production plan that covers sales/forecast requirements are met
Utilizes DSRP to highlight service and availability issues across retail operations, sales and customer service
Develops capacity tested production schedules that will result in the desired inventory levels and meet customer expectations
Works with manufacturing and corporate planning to ensure that production plans are feasible; follows-up to ensure that plans are being met
Monitors shipments versus forecast and discusses discrepancies with Sales/Forecasting
Communicates with distribution to validate timelines needed for prep work and customer shipments
Communicates projected inventory excesses/shortfalls with Sales as opportunities/issues and develops action plans to address
Presents individual customer account summaries in weekly customer reviews
Participates in new product launches and develops time and action conventions to ensure product availability alignment with customer needs
Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs

The requirements

Education and Experience:

University degree + Minimum of 8 years of relevant and managerial experience

University degree + 10 years of relevant experience

Knowledge and Skills:

Broad knowledge of all work carried out in a specialized area
Sound understanding of how the other sectors of business interplay and affect the operational unit

Experienced and specialized professional (senior level)
Specialized expertise in own field and broad knowledge of other fields

Problem Solving and Complexity

Executes operational business plans
Occasionally develops and organizes strategic and tactical plan for a large project or ongoing processes

AND/OR

Addresses complex issues within field
Is usually confronted with a variety and diversity of complex problems which need to be analyzed before it is possible to select the appropriate solution(s)

Leadership, Planning, and Organizing

Required to schedule, organize and control the integration of operations or services which are related in nature and objectives
Manages efficient use of resources
Provide guidance to others or regularly train or act as a resource

AND/OR

Leads projects with a high level of complexity and involving multiple resources

Communication

Interprets internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes and services
Persuades external and/or internal resources regarding issues, which may impact business results

AND/OR

Builds on both technical and management expertise to share best practices
Provides advice, guidance and answers to management on complex matters pertaining to an important aspect of the organization (human, financial, products, etc.)

Impact of Decisions

Decisions affect the operational and/or sales effectiveness of the area
Decision that affects other functions requires consultation and agreement
Decisions and actions taken mostly impact a business line or sector

Additional Skills:

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Working knowledge of one or more of the following tracking, inventory control and planning/scheduling systems preferred: JDE, SAP, RedPrairie, Oracle, SIMMS, inFLOW, MJC2, Preactor, SAP, JDA, DSRP, Logility, etc.
Working knowledge of Supply Chain and Planning Concepts
APICS certification preferred
Strong analytical ability
Able to summarize data and wide-ranging issues to enable executive decision-making
Capacity to adopt a global perspective
Fluency in another language considered an asset: Spanish, Chinese
Results oriented; issue resolution required
Ability to work in a team-based environment
Vision is required in order to read instructions, interpret data, and formulate metrics
Hearing is required in order to hear instructions, receive information from various sources, and understand safety warnings

What's in it for you?

Join a publicly traded company dual-listed on NYSE and TSX with great potential
Be part of a workplace where meaningful connections and teamwork are celebrated
From local to international, be ready to work alongside a diverse group of colleagues
Benefit from mentorship and continuous development opportunities
Take advantage of our attractive benefits packages

We want to get to know you better! Please include your transferrable skills and unique experience in your application to help us learn more about you.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Find your fit with us

We are committed to ensuring that everyone, across every background and identity, feels respected, supported, and able to thrive. Come as you are and #FindYourFit at Gildan. Tailor the future of your own career.

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Vertical integration
Yarn-spinning
Textiles
Sewing
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Hanes
Comfort Colors
American Apparel
Bali
Maidenform
Playtex
GOLDTOE
Peds
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Planning Manager

Gildan Activewear Inc

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