Jacmel is a leading jewelry and accessories manufacturer and distributor with a rich history dating back to 1977. Renowned for our commitment to innovative product development, we supply a broad spectrum of retail channels, including department stores, specialty stores, mass merchants, and e-commerce platforms. Our headquarters are located in NYC, where we continue to earn accolades for excellence in product design, merchandising, and logistics.
Summary:
The Production and materials Planner owns the execution layer between demand and supply — releasing and validating MRP output, planning production for the smaller-account portfolio, and driving material availability so open orders and forecast demand ship on time. Serves as the primary planning contact for Sales on delivery timing and for the overseas office on POs, forecasts, and pricing.
Core Responsibilities:- Planning & Production
- Release and review MRP recommendations in the ERP system, validating output against demand signals before conversion to production orders
- Build and maintain production forecasts and plans for smaller retail accounts
- Expedite production to close gaps against open orders and forecast demand
- Own the promotion/priority list, keeping it current with ship dates, quantities, account detail, and status
- Materials & Inventory
- Manage stock levels of all packaging and accessory items used in finished-goods packing, including reorder points and replenishment timing
- Review bills of material for accuracy and work with Product Engineering to update as designs, components, or pack configurations change
- Identify slow-moving and excess inventory for repurposing into active programs
Cross-Functional
Serve as the planning point of contact for Sales on all delivery, availability, and production inquiries
Partner with the overseas office on forecasting, purchase order management, and pricing resolution
Maintain inventory and purchasing of office and housekeeping supplies
Qualifications2–5 years in production planning, materials planning, or supply chain within consumer products, apparel, or accessories
Hands-on ERP/MRP experience (NetSuite preferred)
Strong Excel — pivots, lookups, large data sets
Experience with BOM structures and packaging/component sourcing
Comfortable working across time zones with overseas manufacturing partners
Direct, responsive communicator who can hold a firm date under pressure from SalesPLEASE NOTE: This job is on-site in NYC. Remote candidates will not be considered.
