Associate Manager, Production

Centric Brands•New York, NY

2d•$66,300 - $72,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Production Manager contributes to the seasonal production process by assisting with the placement, execution, and follow-up of manufacturing orders and by ensuring the timely delivery of quality, profitable goods. This role interacts with all departments from design, merchandising, finance, operations, logistics and our warehouse team. The ideal candidate should have traits of tenacity, assertiveness, and confidence. Contribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessary.

Requirements

3 years relevant experience in jewelry production and sourcing
Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines, highly detail oriented and meticulous
Basic knowledge of jewelry manufacturing
Bachelor’s Degree
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Pivot Tables

Responsibilities

Communicate and coordinate all aspects from material data management, production placement to arrival into distribution centers.
Access IBT system validate and push materials to SAP.
Perform daily tracking of goods on order, in progress (WIP) and in-transit to ensure timely delivery according to development calendar.
Create and distribute production status report.
Follow-up with vendors, factories and Design/Merchandising as needed.
Partner with merchandisers to confirm accuracy of size breaks, tickets, and item information is communicated to our China office and vendors.
Create, revise, input and maintain production orders and monitor transmission to factories.
File and maintain records of purchase orders (POs).
Receive and track all pre-production samples and stock deliveries.
Track non-compliance/claims chargebacks with vendors, where appropriate.
Provide general administrative support to the team as needed.
Build collaborative relationships with vendors and internal customers.
Perform special projects as assigned.