Sr. Manager, Production Planning and Logistics

The Director of Production Planning & Logistics is responsible for developing and managing labor plans for the company’s apparel print-on-demand manufacturing operation while overseeing the flow of blank apparel and finished goods into and out of the facility. This position serves as the critical link between production requirements, labor capacity, inventory availability, and logistics execution. The Director will translate sales forecasts, order demand, and production requirements into actionable staffing and labor plans while ensuring blank apparel, supplies, and finished goods move efficiently through receiving and shipping. The role will work report to the VP of Production, who oversees apparel manufacturing; and work closely the Warehouse Manager, who manages warehouse operations and inventory movement; and the Director of Inventory Planning, who manages blank apparel inventory requirements and purchasing plans. What You'll Do: Production Planning Develop daily, weekly, monthly, and peak-season labor plans based on order volume, production forecasts, capacity requirements, and service-level expectations. Partner closely with the VP of Production to translate production forecasts and manufacturing requirements into appropriate staffing levels by shift, department, and production function. Establish annual, monthly labor budgets, identify KPI (UPH, Labor $/hour), and weekly/daily tracking of performance Build labor models that align staffing requirements with production volume, productivity standards, equipment capacity, and expected order mix. Monitor actual labor utilization versus plan and identify opportunities to improve productivity, overtime, scheduling, and overall labor efficiency in partnership with the production leadership team. Anticipate labor requirements for seasonal peaks, major customer programs, promotional events, product launches, and unexpected changes in demand. Coordinate labor requirements with Production leadership and HR to ensure to ensure appropriate staffing levels. Develop reporting and KPIs for labor productivity, units per labor hour, overtime, staffing versus plan, capacity utilization, and labor cost. Identify potential labor or capacity constraints before they impact customer service or production output. Inbound Logistics & Receiving Oversee inbound logistics planning for blank apparel, packaging materials, production supplies, and other materials required to support print-on-demand manufacturing. Partner with the Director of Inventory Planning to understand purchase order timing, inbound inventory requirements, and priorities. Coordinate inbound shipments from domestic and international suppliers to ensure materials arrive in accordance with production and inventory requirements. Work closely with the Warehouse Manager to ensure receiving capacity is aligned with expected inbound volume. Monitor inbound purchase orders and shipments, identifying delays, shortages, or transportation issues that could impact production. Improve inbound freight planning, shipment consolidation, carrier utilization, and transportation costs. Establish visibility and reporting for inbound shipments from purchase order through delivery and receipt. Outbound Logistics & Shipping Oversee and coordinate outbound transportation planning for finished apparel coming from Asia and Mexico to Amazon and other retailers. Coordinate with production and warehouse leadership to prioritize shipments based on customer commitments and required delivery dates. Manage relationships and performance with freight carriers and transportation providers. Monitor freight costs, delivery performance, shipment accuracy, and carrier service levels. Support parcel, LTL, truckload, and other transportation requirements based on customer and business needs. Identify opportunities to reduce transportation expense while maintaining customer service and delivery performance. Cross-Functional Planning Serve as a key planning connection …

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