Production Planner - Expeditor at alphabroder in Bridgeport, Connecticut

Job Description:

Company Overview

alphabroder – Prime Line products build brands, champion causes, acknowledge achievements and offer limitless solutions. Our more than 6,500 styles from 60+ brands of classic and trending apparel and products like drinkware, bags, journals and technology work hard for our Customers – like promotional product distributors, athletic team dealers, screen printers, embroiderers, online retailers, and thousands of other businesses. Our Customers work hard and fast, which is why we have positioned our 10 distribution and production facilities to cover 99% of the US population in a one to two-day ship. Our primary focus is earning the trust of our Customers which is why our Vision is:

Be the Most Trusted & Valued Partner

For Branded Products & Services

Job Description

Position Summary

Responsible for detailed planning for each operation to include artwork, screen room and manufacturing to meet shipping dates according to customer orders and other dependent demands.

Responsibilities

• Plans the materials for production.


• Perform daily job order management functions and production scheduling.


• Draws up schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders.


• Analyzes production specifications and plant capacity data and performs mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and labor allocations.


• Plans and schedules workflow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times.


• Ensure all job orders move through the manufacturing process to meet the assigned ship dates.


• Assist in the closing of all job orders and resolving any material discrepancies as they arise.


• Resolve all job order discrepancies with customer service in regard to artwork, packaging, and material availability and job order transactions.


• Follow through on order management emails and give timely response.


• Expedite when necessary and work on several reports.


• Provide truck quotes.


• Print labels for production when necessary.


• Work with the warehouse to assure the inventory is delivered to production in a timely manner.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to read and interpret sales orders, job orders, and related documents. Ability to convey information to others in a concise, yet thorough manner.


• Requires basic math skills and the ability to evaluate capacity loading.


• Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to establish order priorities.


• Proficiency in Dynamics, MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.


• Capability to multi-task and willingness to change.


• Capability to interact with a wide variety of individuals.


• Two-year degree preferred.


• Must be bilingual in English and Spanish.

Previous experience necessary:

List any previous positions that are necessary background experience to qualify for this position.

• 1-2 years of related experience.

Disclaimer and Required Notices

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

ab| Prime is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

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