Production Coordinator - Pets

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Production Coordinator will be an excellent multitasker, working as the client advocate with all warehouse interactions for the Pet Division

• Assists in handling order processing and tracking orders
• Style and PO creation
• Communicate daily with internal/external partners regarding production and delivery information.
• Assist the head of production with the initial creation from sourcing, manufacturing, to the finalized product.
• Daily communication with designers and salespeople
• Reviews the vendor manual on what requirements have to be given to the factories.
• Maintain and organize a sample room and sample information records.
• Submit samples on time to the customer for approval.
• Get familiarized and work with EDI requirements.
• Assists in the shipping/logistics department as he/she will monitor shipments, handle checking of shipping documentation from overseas, and prepare shipping documents needed for local deliveries.
• Assists in the accounting department in checking invoices/ PL from factories.
• Submit the supplier’s invoices on time to the accounting department for payment weekly.
• Maintaining and updating the forecast chart
• Report on status updates of ongoing projects and tasks.
• Trouble-shoot challenges with realistic and creative solutions
• Maintain, Document, and implement efficient tracking strategies.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Proactive, Motivated, and Trainable
• Experience using AIMS is a plus.
• Experience with multinational trade and export is a plus.
• A strong knowledge of U.S. Customs laws and procedures is a plus.
• Experience with content, product & inventory management
• Strong relationship management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
• Exceptional Organizational Skills: planning, expediting, prioritizing, managing multiple tasks and meeting corporate deadlines.
• Ability to work autonomously and effective time management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or equivalent, with wholesale imports or related experience; or an Associate’s degree with 1 year of wholesale imports or related experience; or 2 years in a wholesale imports or related role.