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Lead Planner

Burwell Industries/Margot Elena Companies and Collections is a trendsetting leader in the design, development and manufacture of coordinating beauty, bath & body and lifestyle products that are beloved for their luxuriously sophisticated packaging and superior formulations. Our brands have been featured in hundreds of magazine articles and are favorites of editors, celebrities, and delighted customers.

 Position Overview

The Lead Planner is the lead/senior team member of a team that is responsible to plan, organize and control production of assigned products at contract manufacturers. 

 Responsibilities

 Team Lead

• In partnership with the department manager, oversee the work of a small team of planners
• Track and report on Key Performance Indicators
• Participate in workload allocation
• Monitor team’s progress on tasks and projects
• Provide coverage when team members are absent
• Identify opportunities for efficiency, cost savings and process improvement

General Responsibilities

• Allocate, plan and maintain appropriate inventory stocking levels
• Quote, purchase, plan, organize and control production of assigned products from established, approved suppliers, adhering to the objectives of quality, delivery, and price in support of the operation
• Coordinate and negotiate best price and delivery with supplier through understanding of sourcing, materials, logistics and manufacturing functions throughout the product's life cycle
• Negotiate and place written purchase orders per authorized requisitions and/or plan based on historical and forecasted data
• Prepare and update daily and weekly schedules in coordination with master schedule while ensuring all dates are transparent and accurate through all systems
• Communicate production scheduling changes related to customer orders
• Expedite delivery in past due or other abnormal delivery situations, and notify appropriate personnel accordingly
• Monitor and review supplier performance, and make recommendations to the Production Manager relative to supplier development, resourcing, etc.
• Maintain, monitor and track all assigned outside vendor inventories for components, sub-assemblies and finished goods
• Monitor and confirm accuracy of assigned SKU's bill of materials through all systems
• Maintain complete active component inventory at target levels through appropriate planning and inventory balancing across the network
• Monitor "excess" component inventories - perform  root cause analysis of obsolescence and implementation of corrective/preventative action
• Aid with inventories and cycle counts as requested
• Ensure material availability dates are updated and accurate through all systems
• Perform other inventory management transactions as needed (e.g., scrap)
• Support cost reduction through effective and efficient capacity utilization
• Adhere to all company policies and safety regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or related field
• At least four years of related experience, including experience in production planning.
• At least one year of experience as a supervisor, lead or senior member of a team with responsibility to oversee the work of others
• Must possess a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, with superior organization and follow-up skills.  Able to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Proactive mindset with a proven ability to problem-solve in alignment with company goals and standards
• Must demonstrate strong PC and MS Office suite skills with an intermediate to advanced working knowledge of Excel and Access
• QuickBooks knowledge a plus

At Burwell Industries/Margot Elena Companies and Collections, we enjoy a fast-paced, exciting work environment with opportunities for growth.  With a robust training program and a leadership team that actively supports your success, we offer a unique opportunity to enhance and cultivate your career with an established leader in the gift industry.  This is a full time position with benefits including health insurance and paid vacation/sick time/holidays. 

Resumes should go to [email protected]