Production Planner II

• Supports or leads FGV training & team training, Initiative implementation (SOP modification, system change testing, etc.), CI tasks (process improvement, etc.) and Supply chain projects at the low to medium level of complexity, subject to the line manager’s assignment.
• Ensures continuous improvement in delivery performance for assigned vendors to meet production goals.

 Reviews & analyses production reports (PPR/CPR/VP, etc.) with FG vendors. Communicate issues to relevant depts. Keep internal system and related LOs/HO updated accurately in timely manner.
 Proactively identifies and address production and capacity issues. Solves moderately complex problems of production, and develops creative solutions based on the evaluation of multiple options. Impact is defined by the ability to influence decisions through expertise. Ensures that factory corrective action plans are established and followed up as needed.
 Provides FG vendor with the update for any relevant production docs (VAS spec, UPC data, artwork, reporting templates, procedures, etc.) and ensures that FG vendors follow accordingly.
 Visits factories frequently to review production status and work with FG vendors on the issue prevention & resolution.
 Support vendors and raw material suppliers in their communication of C/S orders – To be as reconciler if any discrepancies or arguments that can affect the garment delivery and quality.
 Works with HO Planning team on the approval of early/late delivery & relevant ship mode changes, production shortage/overage…etc
 Works with FG vendor logistics team to ensure vendor compliance, shipping document accuracy and approves payment in system.

• Establish and maintain good Partnership with related cross functional departments in the organization and other business partners outside of organization (FGV, RMV, etc.).

Columbia Sportswear Company and our portfolio of brands, including Columbia, SOREL, Mountain Hardwear and prAna, know a thing or two about adventures. After all, weve been on one since 1938, working to perfect the art of enjoying the outdoors. Behind everything we make is an employee whos found that the greatest adventure starts with joining a company that strives to do the right thing. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the positions scope and function in the company.