Senior Production Planner

Position Title: Senior Production Planner

Reports To: Senior Manager, Sourcing & Social Compliance

Department: Product and Brand Services

Location: Zumiez Home Office, Lynnwood, WA

FLSA Status: Exempt

Effective Date: June 2026

Salary: $82,000-$89,000

The Zumiez Product and Brand Services (PBS) team is looking for a Senior Production Planner to support and manage our sourcing and production workflow. This role is responsible for driving product from concept through delivery, managing multiple priorities, and maintaining accurate information across work streams. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to communicate effectively with vendors and internal partners.

This person takes ownership of their categories, proactively solves problems, and supports the development of their team members.

• Work in Microsoft Office programs including Excel
• Analyze tech pack details to determine appropriate costs
• Lead cost negotiations and collaborate with Design, Development, and the supply base to meet IMU% goals
• Apply critical thinking to solve problems and identify solutions
• Take initiative and effectively prioritize workload across multiple priorities
• Manage and maintain multiple calendars with internal and external partners
• Motivate, guide, and support a team of direct reports
• Learn through hands‑on experience and real‑world problem‑solving

• Manage costing and production for assigned product categories, guiding your team to do the same
• Monitor time & action calendars (TAC) to ensure key milestones and delivery dates are met
• Calculate product costs and collaborate with Design, Development, and supply base to meet IMU% goals
• Issue and maintain purchase orders
• Determine product placement in alignment with sourcing strategy goals
• Communicate with vendors and internal partners to resolve production issues and ensure quality and on‑time delivery
• Identify product development issues and proactively drive solutions with cross‑functional partners
• Lead, coach, and support a team of direct reports
• Resolve vendor claims and issues in a timely manner while building positive business relationships
• Attend and participate in weekly production and product development meetings
• Assist on projects as needed
• Travel domestically and/or internationally up to 4 weeks per year
• Embrace and foster the Zumiez Culture and Brand

• A college degree preferably with coursework in textiles and sourcing/production
• At least 5+ years of apparel production related experience is required
• At least 2+ years of managing direct reports
• Apparel costing and negotiation experience
• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively in a global, multicultural environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks
• Demonstrated initiative with the ability to identify priorities independently
• Ability to work in a dynamic, multi‑tasking, team‑oriented environment
• Ability to quickly adapt and reprioritize in response to changing needs and priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs such as Word, Outlook, and advanced Excel skills
• Ability to learn by doing rather than reading a manual or formal training

• Ability to sit in stationary position in an office environment for extended periods of time and work on a PC without limitations.
• Ability to move in an office environment in order to access files and gather information.
• Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• The person in this position frequently communicates with customers who have inquiries about products or orders and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Must be able to distinguish colors and inspect materials on product.

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Basic life insurance and supplemental voluntary life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid parental leave
• Vacation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Zumiez merchandise discount