Production and Inventory Planner

Be a slice of our small team & help develop a new position. Reports to the Director of Operations / CEO with a close working relationship with the Product and Sales teams. Do you thrive in a fun yet flexible small-company environment? At the James Brand, we believe in working hard, playing even harder, and that if you are on our team, it's because you can handle both individual freedom and accountability. We started this business because we wanted to build a brand with our friends and collaborators. Is that you? Could you be James? Your ability to communicate openly and clearly is tantamount to your success —and to ours. Tolerance for ambiguity is an asset, too, as we are small, growing, and ever adapting to our global consumers' needs. We are focused on the growth and development of our team, as our team is our company. When you get better, we get better, so we are here for it. It's not always sunshine and rainbows; we believe in frank, honest communication, even when it's not positive. You'll get used to it, and you'll never go back to soft-pedaling BS ever again. We seek a Production and Inventory Planner who will be integral in the development of a World-Class brand. Immediate Functions:  · Setup of new model information and BOMs; manages through the complete product life cycle. · Manages raw material inventory levels to ensure accuracy of finished goods; understands lead times on components for future PO placement. · Prepare purchase orders for all components/parts. · Oversees ERP system data to ensure the accuracy of product delivery dates, costs, and pricing information for all products. · Creates and monitors weekly production schedules, understands key milestones, and effectively manages and communicates plan changes to the internal team. · Assists in optimizing inventory through effective supply planning, forecasting & replenishment scheduling. · Communicates with global teams / 3PL’s on new model / SKU information & purchase order tracking. · Supports new model launches by ensuring a successful system integration, i.e., product detail information is accurate and syncing properly (ERP à Shopify). · Assists in the logistics of order movement from the supplier to the final destination. If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information. The ideal candidate for us would have:  · Bachelor’s degree preferred, minimum of 2-3 years of relevant work experience in a professional environment. · Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word required; Experience using an ERP system. · Ability to collect, gather, organize, compare, and distribute data from factories, suppliers, and sub-suppliers to key team members. · Exceptional attention to detail, brings care and thoughtfulness to their work, and highly attentive to details. · Skilled at proactive planning and time management, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. · Self-motivated; willing to roll-up sleeves and do everything needed to bring a product to market. · Ability to interpret and analyze information and propose ideas for solutions. · Entrepreneurial spirit; actively seeks out change, innovation, and continuous improvement. · Insane references who would hire you back, stat. · Go-to semi-dirty joke. · 1 secret handshake.  LEADERSHIP & PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT   · Promote an environment that fosters respect for the ideas of others and supports ongoing collaboration to execute business strategies. · Leads by example and operates effectively in the face of continuous pressure imposed by the work environment. · Drive the department forward through process improvement and best practices.   The Production and Inventory Planner position is based in our Oceanside, CA office. This is not a WFH role. Please send your resume to workhere@thejamesbrand.com. Please include a good spattering of references. Phone calls will not be accepted, and we may be slow in responding.