Production Coordinator / Planner

About the Company

Ardmore Home Design (AHD), founded in 2008, is a privately-owned, fast-paced, entrepreneurial company where we value people with strong skills to make our products and processes better every day. We design, sell and distribute luxury home décor to interior designers as well as boutique/luxury retailers globally. The AHD family of wholesale brands includes Made Goods (flagship furniture made from unique materials); Pigeon & Poodle (home and bath accessories); Blue Pheasant (handcrafted tabletop products) and Thucassi (artisanal candles and fragrances).

We are looking for a Production Jr. Planner to join our furniture company's production team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in analyzing and rectifying production data, identifying trends, and offering recommendations to enhance production efficiency and effectiveness. They will be tasked with placing purchase orders, maintaining communication with our overseas agents, and addressing any issues that may arise with products from specific countries.

As a Production Coordinator/Planner, you will be a key contributor to AHD production team. You will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals and make a significant impact on the company's success. If you are passionate about improving production processes and have a strong analytical mindset, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

What you can offer us:

·       Run and modify various reoccurring reports for Production Department, including      weekly/monthly reorder, capacity analysis and arrival date management.

·        Collect and analyze production, sales, and inventory data to identify shortage, data correction and keep accurate production arrival information.

·         Collaborate with production managers and supervisor to identify and implement various processes and improvements.

·         Conduct root cause analysis of production issues and recommend corrective actions.

·         Develop and maintain production forecasts and capacity planning models to ensure that production meets demand.

·         Assist in the new collection launch date schedules and work closely with the production and product development team to ensure that production targets are met.

·         Create and maintain weekly reorder process to replenish our AHD showrooms and any physical stores.

·         Communicate with overseas agent via email to address all production related requests/issues.

What we can offer you: 

·         Play a pivotal role in our company’s transformation and growth

·         Maintain work/life balance working for wholesale distribution business  

·         Training and career development opportunities 

·         3 weeks paid time off and 7 paid holidays per year

·         Relaxed and collaborative work environment

·         Up to 6% 401k employer contributions 

·         Amazing benefits and wellness programs 

·         Team building company sponsored events 

Requirements

·         Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

·         Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and practical usage

·         Bachelor's degree in Business (Administration, Accounting, or Finance is preferred), Operations Management or related field preferred

·         2+ year of experience in data analysis, ad hoc reporting, cost analysis or related field

·         Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

·         Experience in the furniture manufacturing industry preferred

Physical Requirements:

·         The physical demands described here are representative of those that are required by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

·         While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; as well as reach with hands and arms. 

·         The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

·         Ability to work in open environment with fluctuating temperatures and standard lighting.

·         Ability to work on computer and mobile phone for multiple hours; with frequent interruptions.

·         Required to use stairwells to attend meetings and engage with employees on multiple floors throughout building.

Other Considerations: 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the role.

Compensation:

Starting base pay: $23-28/an hour. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.