Associate Production Manager - temporary work for a well-known retail corporation!!

Looking to get your foot in the door at a large well-known retail corporation?  We currently have TWO openings for an Associate Production Manager in our San Francisco office paying $20.00/hr. 

Tenure for this assignment is 1-5 months. 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.  In Season Management

a. Production Management

? Communicate daily via email and phone with sourcing channels, merchandising, planning, and distribution to execute production strategy.

? Validate and manage time/ action calendar received from sourcing channels.

? Track and prepare materials and/or samples for pre-production approvals needed by Merchant or Production Manager.

? Provide expertise in fit sessions.

? Manage product integrity by reviewing testing exception reports.  Troubleshoot to solve and recommend options.

? Interact with Order Manager Specialist to help ensure accuracy of order management system and Detail On Order report.

? Monitor on-time delivery by reviewing SCAN reports.  Troubleshoot and elevate issues to Production Manager as needed.

? Lead weekly production update with cross-functional team.

? Learn proactive problem solving skills by observing others and taking smart risks.

? Knowledge of testing protocols relative to International markets requirements.

b.  Financial Management

? Proactively manage receipts.  Identify receipt month problems and recommend action plan.

? Track departments financial performance by keeping all reports accurate and current.

? Develop ability to understand business management reports, e.g. Trend and Open To Buy

? Manage costing process to achieve AUC goal.

? Gather information on liabilities and present solutions to manager.

? Knowledge of International legislative initiatives for International markets.

 

2.  Product Placement

? Compile data for production hindsight package, product placement strategy, forecast and 3 Year Plan.

? Create costing packages.

? Create global seasonal costing placement plan.

? Review plan with Production Manager and Merchant; Present sourcing or costing options to achieve financial  goals. 

? Confirm program placement with sourcing channels via phone, email, and in person.

? Develop an action plan for post-placement open issues.

 

Want to apply?  Please read below for more information regarding our company.

Spherion, one of the nation?s leading staffing firms, is seeking experienced administrative professionals for multiple TEMPORARY assignments. Currently Spherion has a partnership with one of the largest specialty apparel brands in the industry.  Our assignments range from Administrative Assistants, to Project Coordinators, to Merchandising Assistants, etc?

These positions can be either full or part-time and range from one-day assignments to nine-month assignments.  Further, these positions are available at both the Retail Headquarter offices in San Francisco and San Bruno.

 

 

General Responsibilities Include:

?  Handling confidential information with the highest degree of professionalism

?  Scheduling meetings and preparing agendas

?  Attending meetings and providing summaries

?  Composing memos and correspondence

?  Maintaining executive calendars

?  Managing itineraries and making travel arrangements

?  Creating reports and researching background material

?  Special projects as needed

?  Developing presentations and working on special projects as needed

 

Minimum Qualifications Include:

?  Basic computer skills, including all Microsoft applications

?  Time management abilities

?  Excellent written and verbal communication skills

?  Attention to detail, with strong follow-through

?  Proactive problem resolution skills

?  Performs with a sense of urgency in completing tasks

?  Ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple projects

 

 

 

As a local employer serving top businesses throughout the Bay Area, Spherion offers competitive compensation, weekly pay, skill development and access to career growth opportunities.

 

If you are interested in this opportunity, please email your resume to

Monique Chao at