Production Planner

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.