Assistant Production Manager - Music/Entertainment Industry, Supply Chain

Currently, we are looking for talented resources for one of our listed clients. If interested please reply to me with your updated resume or feel free to reach out to me for more details at (949) 889-3613

Hybrid role - 4 days Onsite and 1 day Remote

Job Description:

• The Merchandise Production Assistant Manager will be responsible for supporting the Production team through administrative tasks and systems support. 
• They will develop and manage strong, open working partnerships with vendors/suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• He/She/They will be the production support for all components of the business from development through shipping.  
• You will achieve this through agile calendar and deadline adherence, tracking, monitoring, and communicating all merchandise production requests and ensuring all projects are being sampled, tracked, approved, and moved into production in a timely fashion.
• This role will work closely with Sr Manager and the Director of Merch Production to cater to all requests related to the production of goods.

Skills:

• Support the Merch Production team for all designated Client Labels/Artists.
• Create Client Label, facing price quotes and vendor-facing buy commits; outlining prices, style details, and lead times.
• Track and update the status of these on our work management platform.  
• Support the end-to-end purchasing process, including generating purchase orders, coordinating vendor submissions, and partnering with Finance to ensure accurate billing and invoicing.
• Clearly communicate and follow up with internal and vendor/supplier partners
• Oversee merchandise sample receipt and delivery, reviewing with necessary partners.
• Compile and distribute Sample and Bulk Production shipping and packing lists, proactively reaching out to vendors in advance and passing details to internal cross-functional partners, and update work management tools.
• Collate, review, and accurately recap shipping, sampling, and costing information sent and received with ongoing follow-up.
• Attend internal cross-functional meetings for the labels/artists within your area of responsibility.
• Develop strong working relationships with your key internal and external partners.
• Keep Merch Production Sr Manager and Director up to date on all statuses through formal Production weekly meetings and informal daily interactions.
• Call out issues, identify any potential delays, roadblocks, and challenges in a timely manner.
• Assist the Merch Production team on various additional special projects in conjunction with the daily responsibilities.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or a related field
• 2-6 years of coordinator/assistant-level support.  Production experience would be beneficial.
• Proficient with workplace and productivity tools (Microsoft Office, Monday, etc.)
• PLM experience is a plus.
• Able to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.  
• Highly accurate, organized, thorough, and calendar-driven, while utilizing Monday.com and other internal tools and systems to stay on track.
• Always partnering with clear communication to reach team goals.
• Adept at working in a fast-paced environment with the flexibility to adapt to constantly changing demands and priorities while meeting tight deadlines.
• Trustworthy with sensitive information, including high security/confidential releases

About us:
At our organization, we take our mission and values to heart! We are on a mission to offer more and better jobs all over the world! Our goal is to care for you while you care for our clients and get you paid the highest pay possible. All our associates working with us are expected to embrace our RACE values: R - Results Matter, A- Approachable, C - Care, and E - Emergency i.e. work with a sense of urgency.

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