Operations Planner

Russell Tobin's client, an American specialty retail company, is hiring an Operations Planner in

Reynoldsburg, Ohio.

Job Title: Operations Planner – Lingerie & Apparel (L&A)

Location: Reynoldsburg, Ohio

Pay Rate: $30 - $33.79/hour

Job Type: Contract / Project-Based

Work Model: Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Role Overview

The Operations Planner – Lingerie & Apparel is responsible for managing end-to-end production and order planning activities across multiple product categories. This role ensures accurate order execution, delivery tracking, and cross-functional coordination to support business objectives.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

Order & Production Planning

• Manage purchase order (PO) lifecycle, including creation, updates, and maintenance
• Monitor order status, delivery timelines, and production milestones
• Track key production dates (e.g., dye, cut, and shipment schedules)
• Maintain accurate on-order reporting and planning data

Issue Resolution & Coordination

• Partner with offshore teams to ensure accurate system updates (e.g., SAP/Mainframe)
• Resolve order discrepancies and production issues
• Escalate critical risks and delays as needed
• Support speed orders and urgent production needs

Liabilities & Risk Management

• Review and track liabilities related to orders
• Ensure timely confirmations and reporting
• Support cancellation processes and maintain documentation
• Assist with dispute resolution and risk mitigation

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Planning, Logistics, Merchandising, Vendors, and Product teams
• Communicate order status, risks, and updates to stakeholders
• Participate in regular planning and production meetings

Reporting & Analysis

• Maintain and publish order schedules
• Track performance metrics such as delivery timelines and delays
• Support data analysis and reporting for business insights

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 1–3 years of experience in production planning, supply chain, or operations
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in apparel, retail, or manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP
• Ability to analyze data and provide actionable insights

Key Skills

• Detail-oriented with high accuracy
• Agile and able to manage multiple priorities
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-changing environment

Additional Information

• Open to recent graduates with relevant internship experience
• Fast-paced hiring process (1–2 interview rounds)
• Potential for extension based on performance and business needs

Russell Tobin is a leading minority-owned professional and technical recruitment and staffing advisory organization. We are comprised of specialized practices focusing on a variety of skill sets and industries. Having a depth and breadth of industry expertise, our subject matter experts are able to provide tailored and swift sourcing solutions to fulfill client hiring needs. In other words, we connect top talent with companies. We are the staffing arm of the Pride Global network, a minority-owned integrated human capital solutions firm, with additional offerings in vendor management, payroll programs, and business process optimization.

Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Russell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Russell Tobin is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates:

Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.