Operations Planner

Russell Tobin's client, an American specialty retail company, is hiring an Operations Planner in

Reynoldsburg, Ohio.

Job Title: Operations Planner – Lingerie & Apparel (L&A)

Location: Reynoldsburg, Ohio

Pay Rate: $30 - $33.79/hour

Job Type: Contract / Project-Based

Work Model: Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Role Overview

The Operations Planner – Lingerie & Apparel is responsible for managing end-to-end production and order planning activities across multiple product categories. This role ensures accurate order execution, delivery tracking, and cross-functional coordination to support business objectives.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

Order & Production Planning

Manage purchase order (PO) lifecycle, including creation, updates, and maintenance

Monitor order status, delivery timelines, and production milestones

Track key production dates (e.g., dye, cut, and shipment schedules)

Maintain accurate on-order reporting and planning data

Issue Resolution & Coordination

Partner with offshore teams to ensure accurate system updates (e.g., SAP/Mainframe)

Resolve order discrepancies and production issues

Escalate critical risks and delays as needed

Support speed orders and urgent production needs

Liabilities & Risk Management

Review and track liabilities related to orders

Ensure timely confirmations and reporting

Support cancellation processes and maintain documentation

Assist with dispute resolution and risk mitigation

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with Planning, Logistics, Merchandising, Vendors, and Product teams

Communicate order status, risks, and updates to stakeholders

Participate in regular planning and production meetings

Reporting & Analysis

Maintain and publish order schedules

Track performance metrics such as delivery timelines and delays

Support data analysis and reporting for business insights

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required

1–3 years of experience in production planning, supply chain, or operations

Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills

Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities

Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in apparel, retail, or manufacturing environments

Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP

Ability to analyze data and provide actionable insights

Key Skills

Detail-oriented with high accuracy

Agile and able to manage multiple priorities

Strong collaboration and communication skills

Comfortable working in a fast-changing environment

Additional Information

Open to recent graduates with relevant internship experience

Fast-paced hiring process (1–2 interview rounds)

Potential for extension based on performance and business needs

Russell Tobin is a leading minority-owned professional and technical recruitment and staffing advisory organization. We are comprised of specialized practices focusing on a variety of skill sets and industries. Having a depth and breadth of industry expertise, our subject matter experts are able to provide tailored and swift sourcing solutions to fulfill client hiring needs. In other words, we connect top talent with companies. We are the staffing arm of the Pride Global network, a minority-owned integrated human capital solutions firm, with additional offerings in vendor management, payroll programs, and business process optimization.

Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Russell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Russell Tobin is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates:

Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.