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Company Overview

At Gerber Childrenswear we stand for quality, everyday comfort, and safety. From the clothes we design, to the fabrics we select, to our focus on sustainability and community, we have got what baby needs for their first 1000 days and from one generation to the next. 

Our Team 

Our mission is to be trusted partner to those all responsible for the parenting journey.  We do this by seeking every day to answer the question -Will this be safe and bring comfort and joy to every child?  

We are dedicated to our mission and passionate about collaboration, moving quickly, breaking down barriers, leveraging technology, eliminating bureaucracy and constantly striving to evolve. Our cultural foundation is built on quality, trust, and value, all bundled together in 90 years of happy little clients while focused on continuously improving to ensure many more years of happy little clients.
This is a full-time role with our office in Greenville, SC. 
Who we are looking for:

A team-oriented associate, with excellent communication skills, experience in reducing inventories, able to react to changing needs and a full commitment to achieve customer needs.
Who you are:

• High School Diploma/3-5 years of experience in planning/manufacturing.
• Basic knowledge within SAP as it relates to purchasing.
• Skills and abilities which may be representative but not all inclusive: Strong organizational skills and communication skills, ability to analyze and react to changing needs, understanding of apparel manufacturing.

What You'll Do:

• Buying, planning, and managing assigned brands in SAP to ensure availability at optimal service level, while meeting or exceeding inventory targets of 5 to 8 weeks of supply.
• Proactively communicate and resolve all issues regarding brand, capacity, or potential service disruptions with internal stake holders.
• Act as the primary point of contact for the supplier for all production related concerns, monitoring all issues from order placement to order delivery to the DC. 
• Speak to and suggest solutions regarding current or possible future supplier and service constraints on weekly meetings with overseas suppliers.
• Weekly review of vendor WIP report addressing any potential issues that could impact production flow.
• Review inventory and determine excess for rework.

What we offer:

• Competitive Pay – We believe in rewarding success and showing our employees just how much they’re valued in a variety of different ways, including compensation.
• Health and Wellness - There’s nothing basic about our comprehensive health and wellness programs and offerings. While at work and at play, we aim to support a healthy lifestyle.
• Time away from work – Sometimes, we need time away to be with family, enjoy our hobbies, focus on our health, or just recharge. We are committed to helping our employees create work-life harmony!
• Growth and Development - We are constantly seeking to offer opportunities and support for personal and professional development.
• Financial Planning and well-being - No matter our employees’ financial goals, we want to help them get there. We offer access to benefits, programs, and education to help our employees to protect their income, pay for expenses and invest in the future. Including a generous 401K match!
• Extras, discounts, and perks - Generous discounts to our company and related companies are just one of our cool extras!
• Equal Employer Opportunity