Production Assistant | Karl Lagerfeld Outerwear

Production Assistant | Karl Lagerfeld Outerwear

G-III Apparel Group

New York, New York, United States (On-site)

Success Profile:

The Production Assistant supports the Production team in the management of the pre-production and production stages of product (garment) lifecycle from initial prototype to finished goods delivery. Tracks production processes on a daily basis, maintains contact with overseas offices, factories as necessary, inputs purchase orders and maintains data, follows up on preproduction and production samples. Ensures accurate documentation and timely import shipments, interfaces with Sales, Merchandising and Design teams.

Reporting to: Production Manager

Location (On-Site): New York City, Midtown Manhattan – Fashion District

Key Accountabilities:

• Purchase Order Management: Assists in purchase order creation and daily maintenance. Partners with Production Managers, Merchandising and Sales teams to approve, update, and submit purchase order changes. Issues purchase orders to all factories with delivery dates. Orders and tracks tickets to ensure all details are received ahead of production.
• Order Tracking: Proactively communicates with overseas teams to stay up-to-date on deliveries. Alerts Sales to any changes in delivery timing. Conducts weekly WIP follow-up to maintain accurate production status visibility.
• Sample Management: Tracks samples for Public Relations and Global Sales channels and assists with special requests. Prepares/steams samples for meetings; sends, receives and opens packages.
• Production Management: Attends SMS (Salesman Sample) and production fittings to communicate any changes to cost, style, or delivery. Supports pre-costing activities by gathering inputs needed for early cost estimates and margin targets. Assists in ensuring correct duty code pre-classification in the system prior to production execution.
• Reporting & Analysis: Pulls data to create and update reports and charts; ensures accuracy.
• Product Lifecycle Management: Updates Gerber WebPDM and/or Yunique PLM systems to ensure style information accuracy. Creates new style numbers and ensures all supporting data is accurately entered into PLM. Maintains and updates seasonal fabric standards to ensure consistent usage across programs. Updates care code information seasonally to reflect changes in fabric, construction or compliance requirements.
• Special Projects: Takes on and completes special projects, as assigned

Education and Experience:

• At least one year of apparel production professional work experience in a SKU-intensive environment, required
• College degree, or equivalent professional work experience, required

Skills and Behaviors:

• Advanced MS Excel skills: data manipulation, pivot tables, v-lookup
• Working knowledge of WebPDM, PLM, Illustrator, Photoshop, PowerPoint, an asset
• Experience using AS400, an asset; open to learn and use the AS400 system, required
• Strong project management and multi-tasking skills with critical attention to detail
• Confident, engaging verbal and written communication skills
• Motivated to work in a high energy environment at the speed of fashion with ever-changing priorities
• Ability to work independently and work to meet multiple deadlines
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with other departments as well as vendors and other overseas offices

The pay range for this position is: $26.45 per hour/$55,000 per year (Annualized salary is based on a 40 hour work week) - $28.85per hour/$60,000 per year (Annualized salary is based on a 40 hour work week)

Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.

About G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. | www.g-iii.com

G-III excels at bringing excitement and confidence to customers through the fashion we create. We are global experts in design, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and marketing, which enables us to fuel the growth of a substantial portfolio of brands. With more than 30 licensed and owned brands, including some of the most sought-after names in global fashion, our success is driven by our team’s entrepreneurial spirit and our deep relationships across the industry.

G-III’s owned brands include DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Donna Karan, Vilebrequin, Sonia Rykiel, G.H. Bass, Bass Outdoor, Andrew Marc, Eliza J., GIII Sports and more. G-III has fashion licenses under Cole Haan, Dockers, Converse, Kenneth Cole, Levi’s, Vince Camuto, Margaritaville and more. G-III also operates retail stores for the DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris and Donna Karan brands.