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Production Planner / Production Manager – Apparel & Cut -and- Sew Manufacturing

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Greensboro, NC
Industry: Apparel Manufacturing | Supply Chain | Production Planning

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Production Planner / Production Manager to collaborate with internal cross-functional teams and external manufacturing partners to execute production requirements on time and within company sales, inventory, and financial goals. This role supports a diverse U.S. retail environment and plays a critical part in managing overseas production, forecasting, sourcing, packaging, and distribution coordination.

The ideal candidate brings strong cut-and-sew and sock production experience, deep knowledge of retail supply chains, and the ability to manage complex production timelines across multiple brands and sales channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule production purchase orders for assigned brands to support sales and inventory expectations
• Manage demand across multiple retail order types, including:
  • Replenishment
  • Make-to-order
  • Direct-to-ship
• Coordinate internal production timelines with overseas factory lead times to ensure timely and cost?effective delivery
• Partner with the Forecast Team to evaluate market and sales changes impacting production flow
• Anticipate production shifts and implement solutions to minimize supply disruptions
• Collaborate with the Sourcing Team to understand manufacturing partner capabilities and communicate production requirements
• Work closely with the Packaging Team to ensure factories receive accurate packaging instructions
• Resolve packaging, labeling, and compliance issues to meet customer and retailer requirements
• Partner with the Distribution Center (DC) Team on inbound production timing, quality issues, and packaging concerns
• Issue and manage work orders to repurpose excess or discontinued inventory
• Maintain and manage supply system data and planning tools on a monthly basis
• Prepare and deliver analysis, reports, and production metrics for cross-functional teams

Education & Experience
Required:

• Bachelor’s degree (BS)
• Cut-and-sew manufacturing experience required
• Sock production experience required
• 4–6 years of related production planning or manufacturing experience
• Strong understanding of the U.S. retail environment
• Experience with supply chain and production planning software

Preferred:

• 5+ years managing production for Amazon
• Experience working with overseas factories
• Apparel, textile, or consumer goods manufacturing background

Why This Role Matters

• Direct impact on production execution, inventory health, and customer fulfillment
• Cross-functional exposure across forecasting, sourcing, packaging, and distribution
• Opportunity to support major retail and e-commerce channels
• Key role in driving efficient, cost-effective manufacturing operations

How to Apply

Email your resume to Sharon Deichmann at sdeichmann@theresource.com to be considered. Qualified candidates will be contacted regarding next steps.