Import Associate, Production

CORE RESPONSIBLITIES

• Prepare and distribute Cut Tickets/PO’s to vendors in Full Circle apparel software
• Coordinate PreProduction through Bulk samples for all Imports (Knits, Denim, Outerwear, Graphic Tees, Swim, and Kids)
• Work with the Director of Import Production to approve all bulk material samples
• Prioritize skus for Tech and fittings based on calendar due dates
• Daily communication with outside vendors
• Create and maintain WIP charts for each season and track each sku’s movement
• Attend weekly touch base meetings with the Director of Import Production, Head of Design, category designers, and tech team members to report on the status of each sku
• Communicate packing instructions/requirements to the vendors
• Release trim as needed
• Create Commercial Invoices for shipments as needed
• Maintain and enforce PreProduction and Production Due Dates for PreProduction samples through Bulk delivery
• Ensure factories have everything they need for samples and bulk production (artwork, trim, disclaimer tags, etc.)
• Review care label layouts and approve per sku
• Receive DHL packages, review contents, and disperse samples to the appropriate team member

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, flexible in changing direction as needed
• Proficient in MS Office including Word and Excel
• Candidate must be highly organized and able to prioritize with a sense of urgency
• Candidate must be a team player, willing and able to work cross-functionally with multiple departments
• Dynamic problem solving and project management skills
• Analytical self-starter with a proven history of success self-managing complete steps of the Pre-production through Production process

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 4 years’ experience working in Import, Pre-production and/or Production in the fashion space.
• Knowledge of Full Circle is a plus
• Able to work and think independently as well as part of a team
• Excellent follow-through and attention to detail