We are looking for a Production Assistant for a top fashion company in NYC!
Responsibilities:
Sample Management
- Manage collection shipments.
- Communicate with International Sales and the US Traffic Department to ensure the clearance of all sample shipments through forwarding agents and various courier services.
- Organize samples, swatch cards, and other sales tools in the showroom prior to four different selling seasons.
Photo Samples
- Receive all advertising sample requests from Sales and communicate all needs to Germany.
- Maintain sample charts to ensure timely delivery.
- Track and deliver samples to Sales.
Purchasing
- Work with Sales to place risk buys and ZRDC orders to reach minimums.
- Maintain purchase orders daily by adjusting delivery dates based on ex-factory dates, updating faulty units, and indicating the mode of transportation when necessary.
- Evaluate rejection reports from Germany and update Sales as needed.
- Create reports during market season using BIS and SAP.
- Monitor and clean out orders throughout each season.
Deliveries - Mode of Transport
- Organize and monitor the AIR list.
- Determine the appropriate mode of transportation through the RODEO system in SAP for each supplier.
Tracking Production Orders
- Serve as the liaison between Merchandising, Sales, and International Sales.
- Communicate daily with International Sales to obtain shipment tracking details and ensure timely deliveries.
- Create delivery status reports to track shipments from suppliers, through customs, and to the warehouse to ensure on-time deliveries to customers.
- Maintain delivery delay updates from Germany and communicate them to the appropriate Sales team.
- Update delivery statuses upon receiving confirmations from Germany, HBI, and suppliers.
- Support all divisions (DOS, Concession, and Wholesale) with delivery requests as needed.
- Act as a liaison between Sales, Merchandising, and Global Operations to proactively identify delivery timing needs and ensure required ex-factory dates are met.
- Utilize system reports to provide feedback to upper management on future season deliveries and any anticipated challenges based on feedback from the Operations team in Germany.
- Assist in logging and managing key programs and time-sensitive items from Sales to secure the appropriate transportation mode and inbound processing for on-time delivery to wholesale partners.
- Assist management with solutions, sourcing strategies, and other initiatives in a proactive manner.
Special Projects
- Coordinate in-house sample sales.
- Work with jobbers to sell leftover merchandise.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required.
- At least 1 year of fashion industry experience required.
- Independent, self-motivated, and detail-oriented.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced office environment.
- Strong team player with an excellent work ethic.
- Analytical skills are a plus.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills required.
- SAP and BIS experience is a plus.
If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.
The Solomon Page Distinction
Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.
About Solomon Page
Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook , and LinkedIn .
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