FIFTH SUN A DIVISION OF GONZALES ENTERPRISES, INC
Import Coordinator Fifth Sun (Chico, CA) is located in beautiful Northern California (180 miles north of San Francisco) and has been a leading supplier of graphic apparel for the retail clothing industry for 15 years. The primary focus is graphic and fashion design of printed apparel for juniors (teen girls) and young men, for boutiques and national retailers such as Hot Topic, Urban Outfitters, Kohls, Macys, Target and Wal-Mart. In addition, we also hold many licenses with studios such as Nickelodeon, Warner Brothers and Gibson Guitar just to name a few. We are a growing, healthy company and highly regarded in our industry. This is a hands on position where you are involved from the beginning of product development to the point where the product has been received by our customer. It entails a high degree of ownership and knowledge of the entire process of domestic and import production and fullfillment. This is an opportunity to work with a creative and innovative design company.
An outstanding professional will have…
• 5-6 yrs experience with production management. Manufacturing experience is a plus preferable experience dealing with Wal-Mart, Kohls or Target.
• Manage the execution of product life cycle from order confirmation to shipment; manage the fit process, correct quality fabric, washes and trim items, follow up with vendors on packaging, labeling, testing and all approvals, etc.
• Work with technical design on product specifications and overall product quality. Collaborate on product technical design efforts to improve product fit and reduce return rates.
• Communicates effectively with the Sales and Product Development team; updates the team regularly on deliveries; alerts the team of any unexpected issues and negotiates resolutions with factories and to ensure product integrity is being achieved during the production process.
• Liaisons for cross-functional partnerships and relationships with Sales, Product Development, Import, Vendor Relations, and Traffic teams.
• Communicate daily with manufacturers using WIP reports to ensure products are developed within the desired timeline and ensure on-time deliveries according to the T&A calendar.
• Manage and understand industry AQL requirements for retailers and have a basic understanding of testing specifications, and expectations.
• Must be able to create and operate from a concise Time and Action Calendar.
• Required to have a great understanding of the global economy and current raw material costs.
• Have an understanding of Construction and be able to suggest methods to reduce cost and improve margins.
• Create and maintain cost detail sheets.
• Meets deadlines, prioritizes appropriately, copes well with change, and maintains composure under pressure.
• Effective negotiation skills
• Negotiate settlements with manufacturers when product has a quality or delivery variance.
• Develop and maintain productive business relationships with all suppliers.
• Provide feedback to support rating vendors quarterly on a vendor scorecard.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
• Bachelor’s Degree Required.
• Must be proficient with Ms Word and Excel. Experience with computer-aided design tools a plus.
• Must possess strong knowledge of product specifications, fabric/fiber construction and garment construction.
• Experience working with fabrics mill and manufacturers. International development and production experience a must.
• Knowledge of HTS codes and duties
• Must be able to communicate clearly, calmly and effectively verbally and in writing to co-workers and outside vendors and manufacturers. Able to adapt to the communication/cultural styles of the company and other cultures with which the company interacts.
• Must have excellent analytical, organizational, written and verbal skills.
• Ability to foster a positive and professional work environment.
• Must be able to multi-task.
• Current Passport and ability to travel (Both Domestic and International) required.
• Self-motivated, ambitious and results oriented
• Represent Fifth Sun in a positive, fair and constructive way that will foster strong relationships.
• Other duties may be assigned.
Primary Location US-CA-CHICO: Full-time Good benefits and incredible company culture.
RELOCATION TO CHICO, CA, A MUST.
Hiring Organization: Fifth Sun
- Location: Chico, CA
- Compensation: $40,000 - $60,000 DOE
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- Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
Posted by Kris Iringan
