Production Specialist

Peter Millar•Durham, NC

11d

About The Position

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Peter Millar was founded in 2001 with a single cashmere sweater offered in 24 colors. Based in Raleigh and Durham, North Carolina, the American lifestyle brand has grown to include luxury performance sportswear, seasonal resort and country club apparel, sophisticated classics, casually refined tailored clothing and sartorial accessories. We strive to capture timeless style upgraded with signature innovations, in designs that are in tune with modern life. We embrace working hard, being kind and doing right by our customers, aiming to set a higher standard for the apparel industry. The Production Specialist is mainly responsible for managing the data flow related to and correspondence between Peter Millar and its vendors and interdepartmental communication in a fast paced, high growth environment. Peter Millar was founded in 2001 with a single cashmere sweater. Through this initial garment, an ethos emerged to embody luxury, elegance and a dedication to superior craftsmanship. Today the brand has grown to include luxury performance sportswear, seasonal resort apparel, refined tailored clothing, and sartorial accessories. Each offering features the finest raw materials and fabric innovations while utilizing the world’s best yarn spinners, artisanal workshops and highly specialized factories. Peter Millar clothes and accessories are available online and in specialty retail stores and the most prestigious resorts. Our global distribution includes North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and the South Pacific. Peter Millar is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina with a distribution center in Durham, North Carolina.

Requirements

Detail oriented; strong organizational and time management skills
Strong computer (especially Microsoft Excel, report building and maintenance), analytical, and communication skills
Ability to adapt to highly entrepreneurial environment and respond to changes quickly
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills with focus on driving positive results
Self-motivated
Able to maintain and build effective relationships with cross-functional team

Nice To Haves

BA or BS, or equivalent, in business or related field
1-3 years merchandise production experience in wholesale/retail environment

Responsibilities

Enter bulk purchase orders in Blue Cherry and e-mail POs and UPCs to appropriate vendor.
Ensure prices entered and x-factory dates entered align with responses to Order Inquiries without exception.
As required, split purchase order quantities between ship modes.
Update and review all data in Blue Cherry as it becomes available, especially vendor delivery dates and shipment status from vendor WIPs and EDI feeds.
Enter shipment details into Blue Cherry or review EDI feed into Blue Cherry to compare vendor packing list details to agreed-upon PO. Communicate discrepancies with Production Manager and vendors.
Assist Production Manager with the preparation of Order Inquiries.
Together with the Production Manager, follow up with vendors regarding PO tracking. This includes identifying potential delivery risks; monitoring production status; and tracking shipment status. Update Production Manager and senior management as appropriate.
Understand, maintain, update, and seek continuous improvement in the Production Calendar for assigned product categories and styles and communicate this information to various internal teams.
Provide feedback to the design team on product needs and vendor relations.
Take on other duties and responsibilities as assigned.