Production Associate | Karl Lagerfeld Dresses

Overview

Production Associate | Karl Lagerfeld Dresses

G-III Apparel Group New York City Metropolitan Area (On-site)

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. Drives daily development process through communication with global vendor base throughout the product life cycle. Creates and manages WIP (Work-In-Progress) report. Issues POs (Purchase Orders). Prepares Buy Charts for monthly Buy Meetings with Sales and Design teams.

Proactively highlights development issues and partners with Manager on resolutions. Prepares initial costing. Tracks internal development milestones. Attends fittings, as needed. Interfaces with Sales, Merchandising and Design teams.

Reporting to: Senior Manager, Production

Brand/Product Focus: Karl Lagerfeld Dresses

Location (On-Site): New York City, Midtown Manhattan – Fashion District

• Supports the Production team in the management of the pre-production and production stages of the garment lifecycle from initial prototype to finished goods delivery.
• Drives daily development process through communication with global vendor base throughout the product life cycle.
• Creates and manages WIP (Work-In-Progress) report.
• Issues Purchase Orders (POs).
• Prepares Buy Charts for monthly Buy Meetings with Sales and Design teams.
• Proactively highlights development issues and partners with Manager on resolutions.
• Prepares initial costing.
• Tracks internal development milestones.
• Attends fittings, as needed.
• Interfaces with Sales, Merchandising and Design teams.

Reporting & Analysis: Creates and manages WIP report for development tracking and 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

Special Projects: Takes on and completes special projects, as assigned

• 2 to 4 years of apparel production professional work experience in a SKU-intensive environment, required
• College degree, or equivalent professional work experience, required

• Advanced MS Excel skills: data manipulation, pivot tables, v-lookup
• Working knowledge of WebPDM, PLM, Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint, an asset
• 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

• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Employee discounts across G-III brands
• Career growth opportunities within a global fashion organization
• A collaborative, innovative environment working with industry-leading brands

The pay range for this position is: $28.85 per hour/$60,000 per year (Annualized salary is based on a 40 hour work week) - $33.65 per hour/$70,000 per year (Annualized salary is based on a 40 hour work week)

Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.

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