Freelance Production Assistant

The Freelance Production Assistant supports the Production team in the management of the pre-production and production stages of product (garment) lifecycle from initial prototype to finished goods delivery. Tracks production processes on a daily basis, maintains contact with overseas offices, factories as necessary, inputs purchase orders and maintains data, follows up on preproduction and production samples. Ensures accurate documentation and timely import shipments, interfaces with Sales, Merchandising and Design teams. Pay $25/hr based on experience On-site 5 days a week Start: ASAP Key Accountabilities: Purchase Order Management: Assists in purchase order creation and daily maintenance. Skills and Behaviors: Advanced MS Excel skills: data manipulation, pivot tables, v-lookup Working knowledge of WebPDM, PLM, Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint, an asset Experience using AS400, an asset; open to learn and use the AS400 system, required Strong project management and multi-tasking skills with critical attention to detail 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