Robert Graham Hiring for PRODUCTION ASSISTANT – Robert Graham at New York, New York Full Time

Specific Responsibilities

Production Development:

• Partner with Design and Merchandising to ensure timely execution of product development calendar
• Responsible for ordering of raw material when necessary and entering of PO into A2000
• Work with mill for materials cost, MOQ and lead time for samples and bulk production
• Tracking of raw material from mill to factory producing samples
• Processing of invoices for raw material purchases with all necessary documentation.
• Update as necessary, the merch recap (and eventually PLM Product Lifecycle Management system) for information related to the styles for their category
• Work with design and surface teams to ensure all work is being done as required for each style in their category

Sample Management: 

• Enter and place sample purchase orders for all locations
• Coordinate with factories on sample requirements (how many samples to produced, how to ship, where to ship, ect)
• Generate and distribute UPC reports and labels
• Check in and scan into A2000 samples received in the US
• Coordinate distributor sample needs and requirements to ensure timely receipt of their samples
• Update excel charts with tracking, eta dates, receipts, ect.
• Track all US shipments and resolve any issues impeding US Customs clearance and delivery
• Process sample invoices for payment with all necessary documentation
• Create updated Canada Customs Invoice (CCI) for all Canada shipments with updated FOB pricing and pass to accounting for billing
• Coordinate with accounting the sample charges to distributors

Finished Goods Production Management:

• Enter production POs and actively engage in WIP management
• Be an active participant in the line meetings and take notes as necessary
• Follow up with design to ensure all tech packs and necessary information is being communicated to the factory
• Coordinate with factories on all issues regarding production and delivery of finished goods
• Advise air / sea ratios
• Generate and distribute UPC reports
• Run weekly receiving reports to review what shipments have been received and need to be processed for final payment balance
• Process finished goods invoices for payment with all supporting documentation
• Negotiate pricing as needed for special trims needed for finished goods
• Update seasonal buy spreadsheets with pricing and quantities
• Work with factories on Time and Action on a weekly basis for all production
• Update A2000 (and eventually PLM and SAP) with any delivery changes and PP/TOP status
• Observe and assist when necessary with the fit / PP / Top process
• Build collaborative relationships with mills and factories
• Provide general administrative support to team as needed

Other General Duties:

• ATS reports as needed
• Maintain fabric content / wash care files for sales and ecommerce
• Communicate with international distributors on all matters of production and sampling
• Assist in HTS assignment and update of HTS codes in A2000
• Other ad hoc projects as requested

Skills and Requirements

• Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented and meticulous.
• Basic knowledge of garment manufacturing, including construction, fabrication, trim and print techniques.
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 1+ year experience in apparel production and sourcing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office