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Solomon Page

Operations Planner L&A

Reynoldsburg, OH · On-site

$34/hr

Document cancellations for monthly MPC meetings Capacity Planning * Ensure timely on order accuracy ... freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve. About Solomon Page Founded in 1990 ...

VML

Program Manager - Freelance

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$65 - $85/hr

... facing capacity. You have a proven track record of managing delivery of omni channel channel ... of Working + PI Planning: we work in partnership with the client in sprints What You'll Do:

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System One

Freelance Production Manager

Manhattan, NY · Remote

$48 - $54/hr

... capacity planning * Manage internal partners' relationships by communicating and partnering with them on: seasonal IMU goals, volume, and trigger strategy; seasonal allocation strategy and booking ...

System One

Freelance Production Manager

Manhattan, NY · Remote

$48 - $54/hr

... capacity planning * Manage internal partners' relationships by communicating and partnering with them on: seasonal IMU goals, volume, and trigger strategy; seasonal allocation strategy and booking ...

SysMind Tech

Sr .SQL DBA ( with AWS RDS)

Bellevue, WA · On-site

... Capacity Planning: Monitoring and planning for future storage and resource needs to accommodate ... Can we use Freelancer? : No * Named Job Posting? (if Yes - needs to be approved by SCSC) : No

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V

Media Planner

Boston, MA · On-site

$60K - $89K/yr

... capacity at a creative agency * Strong familiarity with the digital environment - you know this ... Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan ...

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V

Media Planner

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$59K - $90K/yr

... capacity at a creative agency * Strong familiarity with the digital environment - you know this ... Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan ...

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V

Media Planner

Boston, MA · On-site

$60K - $89K/yr

... capacity at a creative agency * Strong familiarity with the digital environment - you know this ... Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan ...

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V

Media Planner

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$59K - $90K/yr

... capacity at a creative agency * Strong familiarity with the digital environment - you know this ... Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan ...

VML

Program Manager - Freelance

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

... facing capacity. You have a proven track record of managing delivery of omni channel channel ... of Working + PI Planning: we work in partnership with the client in sprints What You'll Do:

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As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance capacity planner in the United States is $86,720.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,000.00 and $127,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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As a Freelance Capacity Planner, you’ll often work closely with client project managers, team leads, and resource managers to assess workload forecasts, allocate resources efficiently, and identify potential bottlenecks. Effective communication is critical, as you’ll need to regularly update stakeholders on capacity constraints and recommend adjustments to project timelines or staffing. While you may work remotely, frequent virtual meetings and progress reports are standard to keep everyone aligned. This collaborative approach helps ensure that both short-term tasks and long-term strategic goals are achieved without overburdening teams.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a freelance capacity planner, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Freelance Capacity Planner, you need strong analytical skills, knowledge of resource management principles, and experience with demand forecasting, often supported by a degree in business, operations, or a related field. Familiarity with capacity planning software, spreadsheet tools like Excel, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is typically required. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and time management skills help freelancers effectively interact with clients and adapt to changing project needs. These skills are vital for delivering accurate forecasts, optimizing resource allocation, and ensuring project efficiency in diverse client environments.

What is a freelance capacity planner?

A Freelance Capacity Planner is an independent professional who helps organizations forecast, plan, and optimize the use of their resources—such as staff, equipment, or production capabilities—to meet current and future demands. They analyze data, identify trends, and recommend strategies to ensure that resources are neither over- nor under-utilized, helping businesses operate efficiently. Freelance Capacity Planners often work on a contract basis for various clients across industries like IT, manufacturing, and project management. Their expertise supports better decision-making and helps organizations avoid bottlenecks or wasted resources.
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Operations Planner-Contract

Solomon Page

Reynoldsburg, OH • On-site

$32/hr

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Retirement

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

We are looking for a Freelance Sourcing/Operations Planner for a top fashion/beauty company in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This role manages supply chain planning, costing, financial communication, on-time delivery, and inventory for specific business categories. This role is a trusted advisor for both internal cross-functional partners and external vendors. This person has exceptional attention to detail, strong communication and influencing skills, and is motivated working in a fast-paced environment.
  • Hourly Pay Rate up to $32.00 based on experience
  • 6 month contract-Hybrid 3 days onsite in Ohio Office
Responsibilities:
Vendor Management
  • Responsible for ordering and management of Component Inventory and Finished Goods
  • Manage S&OP between vendor and beauty business
  • Ensure vendor OT&C accountability is at 95% or higher
    Ensure finished product is delivered to warehouses in a timely manner; work in conjunction with vendors to prioritize production
  • Expedite shipments / production to meet speed initiatives
  • Short-term and long-term capacity planning
  • Issue component and finished good purchase orders and negotiate with vendors to secure production
  • Communicate new launch forecasts and medium-range receipt plans
  • Partner with vendors to identify future supply chain requirements
Brand Management
  • Build relationship as a trusted advisor
  • Manage speed-to-market initiatives
  • Responsible for communicating/updating changes to open orders: status reporting to cross-functional partners (OT&C accountability at 95%)
  • Review and communicate feasibility and timing for all buy requests
  • Informs cross-functional partners of excess inventory in Semi Annual Sales and Clearance buys; assist with component run-outs to reduce inventory liability
  • Partners with cross-functional partners to develop new launch and medium range receipt plan
  • Understand and support business and process changes by utilizing a speed and agility mindset
  • Identify opportunities to reduce lead times
  • Identify opportunities to gain agility within the supply chain
Inventory Management
  • Responsible for the data integrity of Material Requirement Planning (MRP) that will enable a consistent planning horizon
  • Execute buys using SAP MRP
  • Manage to component inventory targets
  • Manage detailed Bill of Material (BOM) accuracy (waste factors and usage); work closely with Inventory Control during Book to Book to identify and resolve BOM issues
  • Assist Inventory Control with Physical Inventory and provide support to resolve issues
  • Provide justification for excess inventory in quarterly review of Excess and Obsolete reconciliation
  • Conduct End of Season inventory management planning; execute ad hoc cycle counts and run outs to reduce liability
  • Analyze data, reviewing reports, and resolve issues to maintain a clean Book of Business with focus on inventory turns
Large-Scale Change Management Projects
  • Support of the change management Allergen update project (Regulatory Compliance Requirement - not optional)
  • Maintaining weekly tracker to report Sourcing task progress with relation to the cross functional teams
  • Conducting mass downloads of specification information for over 150 Finished Goods and 200+ components
  • Copying and verifying costs on new Allergen Compliant Finished Goods and components to replace the existing
  • Approving workflows in PLM, preparing Winshuttles for PIR creation in SAP, and Rolling costs for all new Finished Goods
Costing Support
  • Cost Roll reporting/execution
  • Rebate Calculation and Collection
  • Assist as needed with impact analysis
  • Execution of cost increase requests, surcharges and PPV review/approval
Commercial support
  • PO updates
  • Send FG and component RFQs
  • Update PCOG trackers
  • Process tooling forms
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in related field
  • APICS, CPIM a plus
  • 3-5 years of sourcing, production planning, supply chain, or inventory management experience
  • Experience in manufacturing and/or consumer goods/retail preferred
  • Solid business acumen and ability to make recommendations and business decisions in partnership with leader
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated initiative and ability to achieve results
  • Ability to build and foster strong trusted advisor relationships with internal and external partners
    System and computer proficiency (SAP, MSOffice)
If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.
The Solomon Page Distinction
Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.
About Solomon Page
Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook , and LinkedIn .
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