Associate Production Manager, Aerosoles Footwear
American Exchange Group
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: New York City • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per year
About the role
- Enter, maintain, and track purchase orders with overseas factories to ensure timely production and delivery.
- Support production planning and scheduling to align with delivery timelines and seasonal launch calendars.
- Monitor production progress and follow up with vendors to ensure orders remain on schedule.
- Communicate daily with international factories and vendors regarding production status, timelines, and requirements.
- Provide vendors with packing, labeling, and shipping instructions in accordance with company and retailer standards.
- Resolve production issues and escalate concerns when necessary to maintain timelines.
- Partner with Design and Sales teams throughout the development process to ensure product specifications and requirements are clearly communicated to vendors.
- Issue and maintain product specifications to ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain and track the production calendar, including pre-production samples, lab testing, approvals, and production milestones.
- Monitor sample submissions and ensure timely approvals to keep production schedules on track.
- Track shipments from pre-production through final delivery, ensuring accurate documentation and timely updates.
- Maintain production records, order tracking reports, and vendor communications.
- Assist with production reporting and status updates for internal teams.
- Support the production team with additional operational tasks as needed.
Requirements
- 2–4 years of experience in production, sourcing, or supply chain within footwear, apparel, or accessories
- Experience in footwear production strongly preferred
- Experience working with overseas factories and vendors
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent communication skills and ability to manage vendor relationships
- Ability to manage multiple production timelines and priorities
- Strong attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and production tracking systems
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Flexible Fridays with shortened hours during both Summer and Winter seasons
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Tax-free commuter benefits
- Exclusive employee merchandise discounts
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
production planningsourcingsupply chain managementvendor managementproduction trackingcomplianceproduct specificationsshipping instructionslab testingorder tracking
Soft Skills
organizational skillstime managementcommunication skillsattention to detailproblem-solvingrelationship managementmultitasking