What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Associate, Footwear position at Majesty Brands?
Majesty Brands is a global leader in the socks, sleepwear, and intimate’s categories. With distribution in over 70 countries and a dynamic seasoned staff, Majesty is a “go to” resource for retailers and brands alike. Majesty has dedicated teams strategically placed to maintain business in each area of retail. Our approach is simple. We want to service each customer’s needs. Sometimes it’s about value and sometimes it’s about fashion, in all cases, we’re here to ensure the end user is completely satisfied with their purchase.
The Production Associate, Footwear executes and delivers quality and on time product (Slippers) including cost negotiation, factory placement and production. The Production Associate ensures the flow of information from pre-production through production. This position reports to the Head of Production/PD.
Responsibilities:
- Source and negotiate with factories
- Manage overseas factory and vendor relationships
- Create and maintain WIP reports
- Monitor T&A calendar
- Communicate with factories on sample updates
- Approve layout of labels, hangtags, price tickets, and carton markings
- Ensure prompt resolution of all production related issues
- Negotiate and finalize costing and delivery
- Post pre-production hand-off with suppliers
- Effectively communicate all potential risks to the timeline with team lead
- Issue POs & manage PO log
- Source, develop, and negotiate all internal packaging & trim
- Monitor factory adherence to the vendor manual and chargeback agreements
- Engage and facilitate daily communication with vendors to address all production-related issues
- Initiate production fabric and garment testing, when applicable
- Lead weekly WIP meetings with factory partners to ensure transparency on timelines, quality standards, and troubleshoot any pending issues
Requirements:
- Ideally 2-4 years of experience in production working on footwear, open to someone with less experience but hungry
- Strong understanding of development and production calendars
- Strong organizational, negotiation and interpersonal skills
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Vendor management and cost negotiation skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field of study
- Advanced understanding of footwear composition and quality control
- In depth analytical skills for apparel cost sheets
- Versed in managing a robust supplier base; fabric, trims, and manufacturing
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, emphasis on international relationships
- Advanced Excel & G suite proficiency
- Ability to juggle competing priorities
- Experience with footwear/accessories a plus
Salary Disclosure:
Majesty Brands is committed to offering a compensation package that reflects the qualifications and experience of the individual. The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. While the posted salary range is $60,000 - 80,000 we recognize the value of exceptional talent and are open to negotiation for the right candidate.
Salary : $60,000 - $80,000