Senior Manager of Production, Planning & Allocation (Contract Role) at M.M. LaFleur

About this roleWere looking for an experienced Senior Manager of Production Planning & Allocation for a 3-month contract assignment (duration adjustable based on progress and business needs).If you love details enjoy building (and fixing) great Excel models and thrive on bringing structure to chaos while leaving something better than you found itthis role is for you.Youll be the central force managing our production operations planning processes and allocation strategy. Youll partner closely with Buying Production Product Development and cross-functional teams to make smart timely inventory investment decisions that ensure products reach the market at the right moment. Working closely with our CFO youll evaluate optimize and where needed rebuild key planning and allocation tools.What will you doProduction ResponsibilitiesPartner with Buying Production and Product Development teamsManage our Purchase Order tracking spreadsheet (Open CT Google sheet)Ensure formulas are accurate and functioning properlyEnter new Work In Progress (WIP) itemsCreate Purchase OrdersProject unit quantity buys per SKU for both Core and Collection itemsUse benchmark data to translate SKUs into size buysGenerate PO details and partner with Production Operations to send to factories for confirmationPO MaintenanceMonitor key dates including Ex-Factory (XFTY) dates and potential stock-outsProactively identify and address production timeline issuesPlanning ResponsibilitiesConduct Monday/Tuesday sales and inventory reportingPresent insights at the weekly Product Sales Weekly meeting on TuesdaysMonitor and manage aged inventoryOTB (Open-to-Buy) Monthly Forecasting ActualsManage Presale VerbiageCollaborate with Production Operations to activate presales when appropriateLiaise with E-Commerce and Marketing Teams to support promotion planning and coordinate cross-functional promotional activitiesCreate costing targets and work with the product development team to ensure we hit our margin goals.In partnership with Dir. of Merchandising create a buy plan that maximizes sales sell-through and our margin goals.Allocation ResponsibilitiesConduct weekly store replenishments on Tuesday with feedback from Retail teamManage RTB (Return to Building) Process. Instruct inventory transfers from stores back to warehouseSupport ad-hoc allocation needsFulfill special inventory allocation requests for trunk shows pop-ups and other eventsExplore and Implement Process ImprovementsBuild automated reporting in 42 TechnologiesEvaluate and potential implement an inventory management tool (e.g. Prediko)Create a full Planning process map (daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly tasks)Document workflows to ensure consistency and future knowledge transferWho are youYou have advanced Excel and Google Sheets expertiseyou can build complex models and troubleshoot anything5-7 years of experience in production operations and planning & allocations (fashion/apparel experience strongly preferred)You have experience with inventory management software and reporting tools (Prediko 42 Technologies or similar a plus)You have an analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insightsYou are highly detail-oriented with an ability to create clear documentationYou have Shopify experienceCompensationContract role: 3-month assignment with flexibility to adjust duration based on progress and business needsCompetitive hourly or project-based rate commensurate with experienceLocation: New York City (hybrid work arrangement may be available)Start date: ASAPAbout our company is a female-founded womenswear company based in New York City. We believe the world is a better place when women succeed so we celebrate the modern woman through our clothing styling and community. Our thoughtfully designed pieces are practical comfortable and beautiful and we hope that when you wear them you feel like the most polished and powerful version of yourself. Our goal is to take the work out of getting dressedwhether that means heading to the office networking over brunch leading PTA meetings or anything in between.Required Experience:Senior Manager Key Skills CCNP,Agency,Internship,Access Control System,Control System,Art Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1