Private Label Production Assistant

Zumiez Inc•Lynnwood, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Zumiez Product and Brand Services (PBS) team is responsible for over 30 unique brands spanning various categories including men’s and women’s apparel, accessories, and snow/skate hard goods. These brands are comprised of private label, licensed, and owned brands. The PBS Sourcing and Production team is looking for a Production Assistant to support both the Cut&Sew and the Printables teams. The perfect candidate is highly motivated, nerdy for numbers, obsessed when it comes to the little details, and loves Excel like we do. We need someone that excels at multi-tasking, is passionate about learning the product lifecycle from beginning to end, and is looking to build a career in the production field. Expect a lean, fast paced, results oriented work environment where you will be expected to do more and take on more.

Requirements

Work in Microsoft Office programs including Excel
Problem solve through critical thinking
Take initiative and prioritize workload
Learn by doing, not be reading a manual or going to formal training
Support and adhere to multiple calendars with internal and external partners
A college degree preferably with course work in textiles and sourcing/production
High attention to detail
Ability to work in a global multicultural environment
Exceptional written/verbal communication skills
Good time management skills
Demonstrated organizational skills
Ability and willingness to work hard in a fast-paced, multi-tasking, team-oriented environment
Ability to reprioritize quickly and efficiently to rapidly changing needs and situations

Responsibilities

Manage the costing and production for selected categories:
Monitor time & action calendar (TAC) to ensure dates are met and escalate issues as needed
Cost product and work with design/development/supply base to meet IMU% goals
Recommend product placement to be in line with sourcing strategy goals
Communicate directly with vendors and internal partners regarding all production related issues to ensure quality and on time delivery
Monitor product development issues and proactively communicate with applicable parties to find solutions
Write and maintain purchase orders
Liaise with buyers and suppliers to adjust deliveries as needed
Track shipments and coordinate on-time deliveries with suppliers and/or freight forwarders
Assist with the resolution of vendor claims and issues
Assist on projects as needed with total flexibility
Be comfortable with ambiguity for a fast growing and changing team
Embrace and foster the Zumiez culture
Potential for domestic and/or international travel up to 1 week per year
Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have documented need for an accommodation certified by a medical professional or a properly documented need for a religious accommodation.