Planning & Manufacturing Project Manager

KREWE is an independent high-fashion eyewear brand rooted inthe vibrant culture and boundless creativity of our hometown New Orleans. Since our launch in 2013 KREWE has grown into a dynamic and evolving brand known for its distinctive handcrafted sun and optical frames. Designed in New Orleans and meticulously crafted with exceptional attention to detail our eyewear reflects a commitment to quality and individuality.

Our presence spans brick-and-mortar boutiques innovative mobile and tiny house concept stores and a thriving e-commerce platform. You can also find KREWE at premier independent shops and major retailers across the country. Celebrated for our unique approach to design KREWE has cultivated a loyal following among style-conscious consumers and influential tastemakers.

As we continue to expand were looking for passionate driven and innovative individuals to join our talented team. At KREWE our work is fun intense and fast-paced. We believe our people are our greatest asset and those that work at KREWE are high performing passionate and ambitious. People here work hard because they believe in our mission and the brand. At KREWE you will be given the opportunity to own your role and truly make a difference no matter your level. If this sounds like the right environment for you we invite you to apply below.

We are currently searching for a highly organized proactive and strategic Planning and Manufacturing Project Manager to oversee production planning process improvement and manufacturing development initiatives. This role ensures that production operations are optimized for efficiency cost-effectiveness and scalability while aligning with business goals quality standards and customer requirements.

This role is based in our New Orleans Headquarters 5 days a week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and verify work-in-progress inventory information in adherence to the development and design calendar
• Proactively identify and communicate variance to planned production milestones; create actions plans to address any issues
• Evaluate vendor compliance and product attribute-level performance and create documentation to communicate appropriately
• Contribute to the continued improvement of the development and design calendar based on anticipated needs
• Manage systematic item information and status throughout product lifecycle
• Create update and amend purchase order agreements; ensuring item costs match standards and exceptions are communicated and verified upon purchase order placement
• Partner with Planning and Finance teams to verify inventory payment information including costing timing quantities and other terms across record types such as packing lists balance invoices and deposit reconciliation
• Work closely with design team to ensure timely delivery of samples early production inventory and inventory kits
• Collaborate with Planning and Sales leaders to evaluate sales and inventory trends
• Support ad hoc sales inventory and product analysis and special projects as required

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in a related field (economics supply chain management mathematics etc.)
• 2-5 years of experience in inventory production and/or supply chain management roles
• Experience with inventory management software (Oracle Netsuite or similar)
• Strong proficiency in Excel and/or Google Sheets (pivot tables VLOOKUP macros)
• Familiarity with inventory management or production management in a retail or consumer packaged goods environment
• Experience with coordinating cross-departmental projects and timelines
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to stay organized while managing multiple deliverables.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with ability to collaborate with different teams

Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive wage
• Group health plans: health vision and dental insurance
• Welfare benefits: life ad&d supplemental voluntary coverage
• FSA Plan & HSA Program
• 401(K) Investment Options
• Adoption Assistance EAP Commuter Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Quarterly Cultural Spend
• Ongoing Training and Development an Educational Allowance
• 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off accrual
• KREWE employee frame discount (of course!)

Diversity and Inclusion:

KREWE believes in providing an inclusive workplace where all individuals have the opportunity to succeed. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without discrimination or retaliation because of race color religion sex national origin age disability genetics sexual orientation gender identity gender expression veteran status pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable local state or federal law.