What are the responsibilities and job description for the Apparel Production Associate position at EMERGING BLUE?
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.
