Production Assistant - PBS Printables

Zumiez Inc • Lynnwood, WA

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About The Position

The Production Assistant is responsible for issuing and maintaining POs and
monitoring time and action calendars to ensure quality and on-time delivery. The
Production Assistant will manage the production for assigned categories that
generally fall within a $10M - $40M volume annually. This role may travel up to
1 week per year.

Requirements

• College degree strongly preferred; preferably with course work related to textiles and sourcing and production
• Ability and willingness to work hard in a fast-paced, multi-tasking, team-oriented environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Outlook, and intermediate Excel skills
• Ability to reprioritize quickly and efficiently to rapidly changing needs and situations
• High attention to detail
• Exceptional written/verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Good time management skills
• Ability to problem solve through critical thinking
• Ability to take initiative and prioritize workload
• Ability to learn by doing rather than reading a manual or formal training

Responsibilities

• Manage production for assigned product categories
• Monitor time & action calendar (TAC) and Production queue weekly to ensure on-time delivery and escalate issues as needed.
• Proactively partner with North America and International Buyers to communicate production status, address potential issues, and support product offerings.
• Communicate directly with vendors and internal partners regarding all production related issues to ensure quality and on time delivery.
• Monitor production issues and proactively communicate with applicable parties to find solutions.
• Write, maintain and track purchase orders for finished goods PO’s and PO support across the team as needed.
• Liaise with buyers and suppliers to adjust deliveries as needed with a focus on maintaining product flow to hit sales plans.
• Track shipments and coordinate on-time deliveries with suppliers and/or freight forwarders.
• Assist with resolutions of vendor claims and issues in a timely manner.
• Assist with resolutions of DC claims and issues in a timely manner.
• Assist with resolutions of MerchAP claims and issues in a timely manner.
• Support multiple calendars with internal and external partners.
• Assist on projects as needed.
• Embrace and foster the Zumiez Culture and Brand.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees