SanMar · 18 hours ago
Manufacturing Planner
Issaquah, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $120K/yr
4+ years expSanMar is a company that focuses on manufacturing efficiency, and they are seeking a Manufacturing Planner to develop and implement production plans based on vendor capabilities. The role involves coordinating with vendors, forecasting sales, and ensuring production efficiency while adhering to company policies.
ApparelFashionProduct DesignRetail
Responsibilities
Understand the capacities and capabilities of our vendors, what it takes to be efficient as possible
Lead conversations with our vendors to ensure SanMar is accounting for production efficiencies when creating production plans
Create production plans through the lens of the manufacturer, accounting for efficient production and usage of capacities as well as maximizing margin dollars
Coordinate with Vendor partners to get up to date information and ensure they understand priorities
Map and track vendor capacities at each work center
Develop analytics to track how plans are being executed
Forecast style sales in deck meetings
Perform other duties as assigned
Comply with all policies and standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
4-6 years of experience tracking vendor efficiency and creating production plans
Experience with the different aspects of garment production
Problem solving and teamwork skills to resolve issues
Excel skills – managing large amounts of data, identifying exceptions and reporting KPIs
Strong financial and analytical skills and background
Detail oriented individual with strong organizational, problem solving, and time management skills
Ability to work independently and with little supervision
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Responsive to staff needs including professionalism, respect, and consideration of others
Demonstrates flexibility and the ability to quickly adapt to change in the work environment
Be able to work under pressure within a time frame
Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
401k plan and matches $1 for $1 up to 4% of earnings, matched & vested at every pay cycle
Life insurance
Short/long-term disability coverage
Paid maternity/paternity leave
Pet insurance
Company
SanMar
SanMar is a promotional apparel and wholesale supplier provides superior services and products.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
P
Paul Whyatt
Chief Financial Officer
J
Jennifer Larson
Chief People Officer
Recent News
2025-10-21
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