Operations Planner-Contract

We are looking for a Freelance Sourcing/Operations Planner for a top fashion/beauty company in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 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.

Hourly Pay Rate up to $32.00 based on experience

6 month contract-Hybrid 3 days onsite in Ohio Office Responsibilities:

Vendor Management

Responsible for ordering and management of Component Inventory and Finished Goods

Manage S&OP between vendor and 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 Large-Scale Change Management Projects

Support of the change management Allergen update project (Regulatory Compliance Requirement - not optional)

Maintaining weekly tracker to report Sourcing task progress with relation to the cross functional teams

Conducting mass downloads of specification information for over 150 Finished Goods and 200+ components

Copying and verifying costs on new Allergen Compliant Finished Goods and components to replace the existing

Approving workflows in PLM, preparing Winshuttles for PIR creation in SAP, and Rolling costs for all new Finished Goods Costing Support

Cost Roll reporting/execution

Rebate Calculation and Collection

Assist as needed with impact analysis

Execution of cost increase requests, surcharges and PPV review/approval Commercial support

PO updates

Send FG and component RFQs

Update PCOG trackers

Process tooling forms Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in related field

APICS, CPIM a plus

3-5 years of sourcing, 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

The Solomon Page Distinction

Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.

About Solomon Page

Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, and LinkedIn .

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