Import Production Assistant

Reports To: Production Coordinator

Summary: Primary focus is to manage import shipment schedules by working closely with Garment Factories to maintain flow of finished goods arrival dates at ALC warehouse, and to manage production progress of assigned Import Production factories, communicate with ALC warehouse team and forwarding company as the main contact person for finished goods shipments.  

Responsibilities:

• Follow up WIP weekly to monitor Production progress to ship finished garments on time
• Ensure PP samples and Tech fit comments are sent on time for timely approvals
• Issue garment POs & maintain PO information
• Review and approve SGS reports for assigned categories
• Manage production progress of assigned Import factories 
• Manage import shipment schedules to maintain flow

• Streamline and communicate weekly with the Coordinator for any ETA/ETD changes 
  • Maintain ETD/ETA dates in Full Circle in a timely manner 
  • Run weekly ETD/ETA reports from Full Circle 

• Inform VSL hand over cut-off dates to all factories at beginning of the season

• Track and report factory hand over dates and actual ship dates to Sr Director of Production by creating and maintaining shipping monitor

• Maintain Label stocks and preorder

• Maintain custom closure and port closure schedule charts for Production team

• Work closely with Forwarder to cross check accurate duty rates for “new categories” and “new product types”
  • Create HTS and Duty master chart seasonally 
  • Cross check Product Development’s Pre-cost chart duties against Production HTS and Duty master chart
  • Provide all necessary fabric and garment info to the forwarder as needed for accurate assessment

The compensation for this position ranges from $20 to $26 hourly. The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon candidate’s relevant skills and experience. In addition, there is a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, supplemental benefits through AFLAC, a retirement plan various paid time off programs, and employee discount/perks.