PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

Michael Gerald LLC , a leading men's and women's apparel importer, is seeking a Production Assistant in NYC midtown.

Job description :

• Review vendor WIP reports weekly with the production manager & follow up on pending items
• Log in approvals / rejections into the internal WIP report
• Answer factory emails regarding customer pack ways, ticketing, etc. based on vendor manuals
• Review test reports & troubleshoot failures with the production manager & follow up on all retesting.
• Create and maintain bulk Purchase Orders
• Send vendor guidelines when a PO is sent,
• Cost sheet submission to Imports
• Review inspection reports and recap corrections needed
• Communicate with vendors on overage / shortage requests and get approvals
• Approve trim layouts / carton markings
• Track submits and ensures comments are going out promptly from cross-functional teams
• Create packing lists & send packages for private label customers
• Track and follow up on any special sample requests to make sure they are received in a timely manner
• Ad-hoc projects and front desk relief backup

Experience :

• Familiar with production SOP and terminology
• Experience working with agents and factories.
• Experience with private label approval process
• Experience working with AMT is a plus
• Experience with Walmart's private label is a plus

Skills :

• Able to handle heavy data entry
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills and highly organized.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications (i.e. Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook) is required
• Understanding of the production process and lead times
• Develop respectful and collaborative relationships with cross functional teams, customers, and vendor base
• Ability to study customer manuals

Qualification :

• minimum 3 years of experience in apparel production; 5 years preferred
• College degree or related experience

Monday to Thursday 8 : 30 am to 5 : 00 pm on site

Fridays 8 : 30 am to 5 : 00 pm remote