What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Associate position at Dillard's Inc.?
Job Purpose and Scope
As a Production Associate, you'll play a crucial role in supporting our buying team, ensuring the smooth flow of operations, and contributing to our commitment to excellence.
Essential Job Functions
- Support the buying team by utilizing Cognos software to generate reports, as well as proficiently using MS Word and Excel
- Input style set-ups in Dillard’s product sourcing system to maintain accurate product data
- Organize and maintain advertising materials, archive important documents, and manage top production samples
- Maintain professional communication with executives within the Dillard’s organization and external vendors
- Provide valuable assistance to the buying team through data entry tasks
- Perform general office procedures such as filing, copying, and handling incoming/outgoing mail efficiently
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with team members, executives, and vendors professionally.
- A strong understanding of MS Office (especially Word and Excel) is essential.
- The ability to learn and adapt to new software programs
- A keen eye for detail to ensure that product information and visual merchandising standards are accurate and maintained
- Familiarity with general office procedures like filing, copying, and handling incoming/outgoing mail is necessary for daily tasks
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously without compromising accuracy
- Exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple tasks, projects, and deadlines effectively
- Ability to identify challenges and provide innovative solutions to improve processes and drive results
- Self-motivated and proactive approach to tasks and projects
Note: This description is not an exhaustive list of all job functions, duties, skills and job standards required. Other job functions, duties, skills, and standards may be added. Management reserves the right to add or change the job requirements at any time.
Position Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or a related field preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, preferred
Salary & Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision and dental coverage, a generous merchandise discount, a 401(k) plan with employer matching, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Dillard’s is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law.
