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Apparel Production Associate

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We are looking for a Production Associate to work with the design and sales departments of our apparel client to manage their import and domestic products to ensure on-time, high-quality products while maintaining margin targets.

Responsibilities Will Include

  • Development/maintenance of seasonal and yearly calendars to ensure consistent and on- time deliveries of all apparel
  • Communicate daily with overseas and domestic agents, factories, and suppliers
  • Work with Logistics and Sales teams to provide real-time information as needed for purchasing and receiving products
  • Attend seasonal design presentations and all related meetings
  • Prepare and maintain seasonal cost charts
  • Create and maintain production-ready tech packs in a PLM system
  • Monitor the approval process post-sales to ensure approval deadlines are met for photo samples and bulk production
  • Follow up on cost updates resulting from changes in fabric, fit, or quantities during the season
  • Ensure PO’s and material orders are sent on time, giving vendors appropriate amounts of time to delivery high quality products, on time
  • Oversee the WIP to ensure development targets are being met
  • Review Production reports to insure accuracy and integrity of product maintenance
  • Monitor all aspects of Production procedures are followed accordingly
  • Collect time and action information to ensure adherence to the Production Calendar
  • Attend all fit sessions to ensure proper measurements are met and sample corrections are made with the Fit Process and timeliness to maintain photo sample and bulk delivery

Experience & Skills

  • 4 year college degree, preferred or equivalent experience
  • 2 -3 years work-related experience
  • Embodies critical thinking skills, solutions oriented approaches to problem solving, and adaptability
  • Strong verbal and written (email) communication and presentation skills
  • Computer systems: Intermediate to advanced Excel and Adobe Illustrator. Intermediate to advanced in PLM software (expert level a plus).
  • Excellent attention to detail, strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Able to take independent action to follow through on open items.