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Job Title: Production Assistant
Department: Private Label
Reports To: Sourcing Specialist

Status: Non-exempt, Full time

Location: Zumiez Home Office – Lynnwood, WA

Salary: $23 - $24/hour

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Stock Purchase Program, 401k, Product Discount

 

POSITION PURPOSE
The Production Assistant is responsible for issuing and maintaining POs and monitoring time and action calendars to ensure quality and on-time delivery. The Production Assistant will manage the production for assigned categories that generally fall within a $10M - $40M volume annually. This role may travel up to 1 week per year.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
* Manage production for assigned product categories
* Monitor time & action calendar (TAC) and Production queue weekly to ensure on-time delivery and escalate issues as needed.
* Proactively partner with North America and International Buyers to communicate production status, address potential issues, and support product offerings.
* Communicate directly with vendors and internal partners regarding all production related issues to ensure quality and on time delivery.
* Monitor production issues and proactively communicate with applicable parties to find solutions.
* Write, maintain and track purchase orders for finished goods PO’s and PO support across the team as needed.
* Liaise with buyers and suppliers to adjust deliveries as needed with a focus on maintaining product flow to hit sales plans.
* Track shipments and coordinate on-time deliveries with suppliers and/or freight forwarders.
* Assist with resolutions of vendor claims and issues in a timely manner.
* Assist with resolutions of DC claims and issues in a timely manner.
* Assist with resolutions of MerchAP claims and issues in a timely manner.
* Support multiple calendars with internal and external partners.
* Assist on projects as needed.
* Embrace and foster the Zumiez Culture and Brand.

JOB REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
* College degree strongly preferred; preferably with course work related to textiles and sourcing and production
* Ability and willingness to work hard in a fast-paced, multi-tasking, team-oriented environment
* Proficient in Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Outlook, and intermediate Excel skills
* Ability to reprioritize quickly and efficiently to rapidly changing needs and situations
* High attention to detail
* Exceptional written/verbal communication skills
* Demonstrated organizational skills
* Ability to work in a multicultural environment
* Good time management skills
* Ability to problem solve through critical thinking
* Ability to take initiative and prioritize workload
* Ability to learn by doing rather than reading a manual or formal training

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
* Ability to sit in stationary position in an office environment for extended periods of time and work on a PC without limitations
* Constantly positions self to maintain computers and desk equipment
* Ability to move in an office environment in order to access files and gather information
* Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
* The person in this position frequently communicates with internal employees and external partners.  Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
* Frequently moves office equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
* Must be able to distinguish colors and inspect materials on product

Qualifications

Job Title: Production Assistant
Department: Private Label
Reports To: Sourcing Specialist

Status: Non-exempt, Full time

Location: Zumiez Home Office – Lynnwood, WA

Salary: $23 - $24/hour

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Stock Purchase Program, 401k, Product Discount

 

 

Effective Date: UPDATE AS NEEDED

 

 

         

 

POSITION PURPOSE

The Production Assistant is responsible for issuing and maintaining POs and monitoring time and action calendars to ensure quality and on-time delivery. The Production Assistant will manage the production for assigned categories that generally fall within a $10M - $40M volume annually. This role may travel up to 1 week per year.

 

 

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES