Associate Production Manager

Summary / Objective

The Associate Production Manager supports the production team throughout all stages of the product lifecycle. This role is responsible for issuing purchase orders, tracking on-time shipments, and managing monthly replenishment orders by analyzing sales and inventory reports. They oversee weekly production status updates by maintaining communication with a global factory base, while also keeping accurate records of invoices, production data, and shipping / logistics information.

The Associate Production Manager proactively identifies delivery issues, partners with leadership on solutions, and works cross-functionally with sales, merchandising, design, and operations teams. Success in this role requires strong communication skills when working with both internal teams and external vendors, as well as technical proficiency in G-Suite, Excel, and related data systems. A high level of attention to detail is essential to ensure accurate reporting and record-keeping.

Position Responsibilities and Accountabilities :

• Analysis & PO management : Analyze sales and inventory data to plan monthly replenishment PO's. Update cost and delivery dates on open POs and monitor on-time shipments.
• PO creation and entry : Create purchase orders, maintain production calendars, and coordinate delivery schedules.
• Vendor Communication : Drive daily production process through communication with global vendor base throughout the product life cycle. Share forecast data with vendors to reserve production capacity.
• Sample Management : Tracks PPS and TOP samples and communicate schedule with internal partners.
• Product Life Cycle Management : Utilize AS400, Spotfire, RepSpark & Business central to support production lifecycle management.
• Demonstrate strong understanding of production phases, costing, and shipment terms.
• Maintain WIP charts and reporting tools with accurate data entry.

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