Production Assistant

Centric Brands•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company’s future growth. The company is defined by innovation, seizing new opportunities and thriving in an environment informed by creativity and analytical thinking. Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve goals and build a bright future together. The production team is responsible for ensuring high standards and business profitability at every step, from sourcing raw materials to manufacturing, order placement, pricing, quality control, and getting the finished product where it needs to be. The Production Assistant supports delivery tracking, production data management, purchase order operations, and the execution and follow-up of manufacturing orders to help drive the on-time delivery of quality, profitable goods.

Requirements

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Eagerness to learn, proactive, and team-oriented
Bachelor’s degree required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Nice To Haves

Basic understanding of production timelines, T&A calendars, or WIP management preferred
Exposure to SAP a plus

Responsibilities

Support delivery tracking and reporting processes, including monitoring production milestones and shipment status.
Assist in maintaining accurate production, shipment, and delivery data to support real-time visibility from factory ex‑factory (XFTY) through in‑distribution center (InDC).
Assist with purchase order (PO) execution, including tracking production timelines and follow-ups with vendors.
Support on-time delivery to warehouse InDC aligned with customer start ship targets.
Support master data management in PLM system.
Coordinate and distribute sample submissions.
Partner with vendors, logistics, and operations teams to support vessel bookings, container utilization, and shipment documentation.
Assist in ensuring shipment data is accurate and updated in systems such as InforNexus and Damco.
Support work-in-progress (WIP) tracking activities, including booking T&As and pack quantity creation.
Assist in tracking port of entry (POE) shipments and ensuring container loading plans are shared with cross-functional partners.
Support factory invoice consolidation and assist with tracking non-compliance issues or chargebacks.
Maintain and update SAP purchase order data.
Assist with container volume tracking and basic utilization analysis to help avoid light loads.
Partner with cross-functional teams including Operations, Production, Logistics, and Sales to support the timely flow of goods.
Assist with maintaining accuracy of customer start ship dates in collaboration with Operations.
Communicate potential delivery risks to the Operations team related to production, transit delays, or warehouse variances.
Support weekly and monthly delivery tracking reports for Operations and Sales.
Perform special projects and ad hoc tasks as assigned.

Benefits

industry-competitive salary
comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision)
matching 401(k)
Summer Fridays
generous PTO
merchandise discounts
excellent career development opportunities
work environment that reflects our industry leadership
social impact program, Centric Cares, focuses on volunteerism to make a difference in communities we live and work in
D&I committee is shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Centric Brands though workshops, resources and inspiring conversation
Be part of our growing community by getting involved with groups, teams and initiatives like Be Green, Be Giving, and Be Celebrated