The Associate Production Analyst is responsible for all aspects of the production process from material and capacity planning to factory on-time performance. The primary responsibilities of the Production Analyst are planning, executing and tracking the seasonal buys. They work closely with the US sourcing operations team and Production Analysts to audit the seasonal buy, issue and manage purchase orders, and confirm delivery dates and costs. Throughout the season they will track production to ensure on time delivery and meeting customer order dates. As the primary contact for between US Sourcing Operations and the factories, this position requires extensive and accurate communication, reporting and partnership with factories, mills, trim suppliers, US team and Honduras Product Development team.

This position will be accountable for specific factories or countries overseeing all aspects of production ensuring clear and efficient resolution on any issues affecting production: capacity, lead time, purchase data / costing, value-added-services (VAS), UPC’s, delays & changes

How you will impact the team:

•Material and Capacity Planning & Management

•Long Lead Time style / material planning and negotiation with vendors, working with Honduras Product Development and US Sourcing team on required timing

•Capacity planning – negotiating with vendors based on open capacity, forecasts and demand timing

•Build time and action calendar for forecasts, material commitments, purchasing

•Manage yarn, greige, color commitments and excess material liabilities

•Execution of seasonal buys – PO Placement

•Ensure PO management system is accurate and manage updates with factory / US Sourcing Operations

•Audit PO data: Troubleshoot buy discrepancies related to VAS, forecast, cost and timing with vendors and US Sourcing Operations

•Communication on VAS requirements to factories.

•Execution of seasonal buys - PO Confirmation

•Negotiate PO confirmation dates with vendors for required exit-factory timing

•Verify PO cost including tiered up-charges related to volumes and submit for final approval from US Sourcing Ops team

•Track and report on material liabilities related to committed quantities vs actual orders

•Work closely with US Sourcing Ops to prioritize rush deliveries

•Negotiate and track sales sample PO production and delivery

•PO system management (NGC) / Vendor Portal Administration

•Review vendor Shipment ID’s for accuracy and ensure shipment ID closure

•Manage new user training, set-up and user deactivation (NGC/Vendor portal)

•Collaborate with US Sourcing Operations and IT for upgrades, improvements, issues

•Administer shipment delay reason codes to track vendor on-time-shipping performance

•Ensure vendors understanding and compliance of packaging and supplier manual with reporting of discrepancies to Customer Compliance team

•Reporting

•Work In Progress (WIP) tracking: Manage weekly WIP reports to proactively identify and validate any potential delivery/service issues. Escalate any delays to US Sourcing Ops.

•Seasonal, annual reporting: Partner with US office and vendors to build and communicate style, seasonal forecast, production plan / calendar

•Prepare weekly, monthly or as needed reports reflecting the status of the business and internal / external performance metrics (order quantities, on time shipping metrics, etc.)

What you bring to the team:

•Years of apparel industry related professional experience: 0-2 years

•Bachelor's degree in apparel / material / product development or equivalent degree preferred

•Good understanding of the entire supply chain process from design concept to receipt

•Detail oriented, and has good analytical, communication, customer services, and project management skills

•Strong communication skills (fluent in English reading / writing / speaking)

•Excellent PC skills (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook). Strong Excel skills is a must.

•Basic textile and construction knowledge

•Ability to work across teams and departments - must be comfortable in working in a team environment

•Ability to work in a fast paced, rapidly changing, and flexible environment

•Ability to travel to factories throughout Central America

•Strong command of written and spoken English is required