About the job Success Profile: The Production Associate 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. Creates and manages WIP (Work-In-Progress) report. Prepares Buy Charts for monthly Buy Meetings with Sales and Design teams. Proactively highlights development issues and partners with Manager on resolutions. Reporting to: Director of Production Brand/Product Focus: Sports Division Location (On-Site): New York City, Midtown Manhattan – Fashion District Key Accountabilities: Reporting & Analysis: Creates and manages WIP report for development tracking and Proto garment delivery; Prepares Buy Charts for Monthly Buy Meetings with Sales and Design teams; 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); Owns Seasonal Production Validation meetings; Prepares initial costing and partners with internal teams; Attends SMS (Salesman Sample) and production fittings, as required Product Development: Partners with the Design team for product development approvals; Tracks internal development milestones SMS deadline dates Product Lifecycle Management: Uses AS400, Gerber Web PDM and/or Yunique PLM systems Special Projects: Takes on and completes special projects, as assigned Education and Experience: Three (3) years of apparel production professional work experience in a SKU intensive environment, required College degree, or equivalent professional work experience, required Skills and Behaviors: Advanced MS Excel skills: data manipulation, pivot tables, v-lookup 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 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.
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