Associate Production Manager

Job Summary:

The Associate Product Manager supports the Product Manager in the management of the pre-production and production stages of product lifecycle management – initial prototype to finished goods delivery

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Development:

• Create, develop, & administer seasonal merchandising calendars in partnership with Product Manager
• Interface with Design and Pattern Making to ensure key milestones are met per the calendar
• Research and prepare development worksheets for new trims and fabrics – distribute to the team
• Partner with NY Sales team, design, & sample room to ensure that required sample lines are delivered on time
• Place sample orders/develop and maintain a tracking system for all sample lines & individual samples
• Mange consistent flow of tech packs (spec sheets) in the Blue Cherry System based upon F/G delivery
• Analyze key metrics with respect to historical performance and category development
• Actively participate in weekly division meetings with cross functional teams
• Manage new style and carryover coding (style setup) and confirm UPC’s/MSRP’s (BC)
• Create line sheets specific to import products and update & distribute regularly
• Daily communication with cross functional teams and vendors to ensure on time delivery of finished product

Production:

• Partner with Product Manager to create seasonal plans by style/color/size utilizing the BC System
• Forecast and order raw materials per seasonal plans – monitor delivery, testing, and quality
• Liaise with Design and Pattern Making to confirm approvals of production fabrics and trims
• Issue production lots in the Blue Cherry System and manage open WIP reports
• Manage factory WIP reports and communicate any changes to Product Manager
• Schedule regular meetings with Customer Service to review delivery and allocation issues
• Participate in weekly Production Planning meetings and report on assigned categories of business to the group
• Manage PP and TOP samples for branded line, custom programs, & specific customers as required
• Track shipments to ensure timely delivery of inventory

Support Duties:

• Create and maintain seasonal files as needed
• Administer weekly reports – review with Product Manager and take action as required
• Order and distribute specialty packaging materials as required by customers
• Manage outgoing and incoming packages (Fed Ex/UPS, commercial invoices, etc.)

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• Minimum of 5+ years in Production Management
• All candidates MUST provide proof of at least 1 (one) COVID vaccination at the time an offer is made, or contact the SWIM USA Human Resources team, if eligible for an exemption.

Skills: 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Microsoft Office Applications (Excel & Word, PowerPoint a plus)
• Ability to work as a team member
• Must have keen sense of urgency
• Ability to work under pressure in an environment of constant shifting priorities and changes

Travel:  N/A

Working Conditions:  Office

Physical Demands:  Must be able to stand, sit, and walk 8 hours/day

SWIM USA is an EOE