What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Associate | DKNY Handbags position at G-III Apparel Group?
Production Associate | DKNY Handbags
Success Profile:
The Production Associate supports the Handbags Production team in the management of the pre-production and production stages of product (garment) lifecycle from initial prototype to finished goods delivery. Drives daily development process through communication with global vendor base throughout the product life cycle. Creates and manages WIP (Work-In-Progress) report. Issues POs (Purchase Orders). Proactively highlights development issues and partners with Manager on resolutions. Tracks internal development milestones. Interfaces with Sales, Merchandising and Design teams.
Reporting to: Production Manager
Brand/Product Focus: DKNY Accessories
Location (On-Site): New York City, Midtown Manhattan – Fashion District
Key Accountabilities:
Reporting & Analysis: Creates and manages WIP report for development tracking and garment delivery; Provides status reports to manager
Vendor Communication: Drives daily development process through communication with global vendor base throughout product life cycle; Proactively highlights development issues and discusses with manager to propose resolutions; Communicates approvals to vendors within required time frame
Sample Management: Tracks samples for Public Relations and Global Sales channels and assists with special requests
Production Management: Issues POs (Purchase Orders); Prepares weekly Production Status Reports for Sales.
Tracks internal development milestones SMS deadline dates
Product Lifecycle Management: Uses AS400, Excel, Nexus
Special Projects: Takes on and completes special projects, as assigned
Education and Experience:
- Two (2) years of apparel/accessories production work experience in a SKU-intensive environment required
- Previous handbag production experience preferred
- College degree, or equivalent professional work experience required
Skills and Behaviors:
- Advanced MS Excel skills: data manipulation, pivot tables, v-lookup
- Working knowledge of Excel, PLM, PowerPoint
- Experience using AS400
- Strong project management and multi-tasking skills with critical attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
- Confident, engaging verbal and written communication skills
- Motivated to work in a high energy environment at the speed of fashion with ever-changing priorities
- Ability to work independently and work to meet multiple deadlines
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with other departments as well as vendors and other overseas offices
The pay range for this position is: $28.85 per hour/$60,000 per year (Annualized salary is based on a 40 hour work week)- $31.25 per hour/$65,000 per year(Annualized salary is based on a 40 hour work week).
Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.
About G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. | www.g-iii.com
G-III excels at bringing excitement and confidence to customers through the fashion we create. We are global experts in design, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and marketing, which enables us to fuel the growth of a substantial portfolio of brands. With more than 30 licensed and owned brands, including some of the most sought-after names in global fashion, our success is driven by our team’s entrepreneurial spirit and our deep relationships across the industry.
G-III’s owned brands include DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Donna Karan, Vilebrequin, Sonia Rykiel, G.H. Bass, Bass Outdoor, Andrew Marc, Eliza J., GIII Sports and more. G-III has fashion licenses under the Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Cole Haan, Dockers, Guess?, Kenneth Cole, Levi’s, Vince Camuto, Margaritaville and more. G-III also operates retail stores for the DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris and Donna Karan brands.
Salary : $60,000 - $65,000
