What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pre-Production Senior Specialist - Men's position at JCPenney?
Pre- Production Senior Specialist – Apparel, Men's (Hybrid)
JCPenney Company, Inc.
Plano, Texas
The Pre-Production Senior Specialist executes the production process, including tracking the production calendar and ensuring on-time product delivery. This team member manages logistics and tracking for all sample fabric, raw materials and garment samples while also keeping all team members up-to-date on the product status.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Supports Design to ensure products are executed with design specifications.
- Supports Raw Materials team to allocate sample yardage, raw materials and trims needed for samples, testing and production.
- Assists in the approval process and timeline to ensure accuracy and avoid delivery impact.
- Executes the requesting and tracking of product samples including prototypes, technical fit, line review samples, etc.
- Continuously communicate to all team members on production updates, approvals & issues.
- Supports Sourcing, IBO and Product Integrity teams for challenges and issues while maintaining JCPenney standards.
- nputs data into systems and ensures the integrity and accuracy of the information.
Core Competencies & Accomplishments:
- 4-year College degree preferred.
- 3 years (post-graduation) related experience in pre-production, product development, and/or merchandising
- Excellent organizational, communication and decision-making skills
- High sense of urgency and initiative
- Proven experience building working relationships with cross-functional teams
- Strong reporting and analytical skills
- Computer proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook;
- Flex PLM experience is highly preferred