Production Associate | Converse

Production Associate | Converse

G-III Apparel Group

Success Profile:

The Production Associate supports the Sourcing Team in the management of the pre-production and production stages of product (garment) lifecycle from initial concept to finished goods delivery. Supports the development process through communication with design and global vendor base. Creates and manages WIP (Work-In-Progress) report and Issues POs (Purchase Orders) as a support to team members in the G-III China Sourcing Office. Coordinates Buy Charts for department used in 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: Director of Sourcing

Brand/Product Focus: Converse

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

Key Accountabilities:

Reporting & Analysis: Creates and manages WIP report for development tracking and garment delivery; Coordinates Buy Charts for Monthly Buy Meetings with Sales and Design teams; Provides status reports to manager while overseeing the data entry ownership of the G-III China Sourcing Office

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: Purchase order management; Owns Seasonal Production Validation meetings; Prepares initial costing and partners with internal teams; Attends production fittings as required; Operations and logistics management, to ensure timely movement of goods

Product Development: Partners with the Design team for product development approvals; Tracks internal development milestones from tech pack submission through TOP samples

Product Lifecycle Management: Uses AS400, Gerber Web PDM and/or Yunique PLM systems

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

Education and Experience:

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

Skills and Behaviors:

• 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

The pay range for this position is: $31.25 per hour/$65,000 per year (Annualized salary is based on a 40 hour work week)- $33.66 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.

About G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. | www.g-iii.com

G-III excels at bringing excitement and confidence to customers through the fashion we create. We are global experts in design, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and marketing, which enables us to fuel the growth of a substantial portfolio of brands. With more than 30 licensed and owned brands, including some of the most sought-after names in global fashion, our success is driven by our team’s entrepreneurial spirit and our deep relationships across the industry.

G-III’s owned brands include DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Donna Karan, Vilebrequin, Sonia Rykiel, G.H. Bass, Bass Outdoor, Andrew Marc, Eliza J., GIII Sports and more. G-III has fashion licenses under the Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Cole Haan, Dockers, Guess?, Kenneth Cole, Levi’s, Vince Camuto, Margaritaville and more. G-III also operates retail stores for the DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris and Donna Karan brands.