Production Specialist

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Enter bulk purchase orders in Blue Cherry and e-mail POs and UPCs to appropriate vendor.
• Ensure prices entered and x-factory dates entered align with responses to Order Inquiries without exception.
• As required, split purchase order quantities between ship modes.
• Update and review all data in Blue Cherry as it becomes available, especially vendor delivery dates and shipment status from vendor WIPs and EDI feeds.
• Enter shipment details into Blue Cherry or review EDI feed into Blue Cherry to compare vendor packing list details to agreed-upon PO. Communicate discrepancies with Production Manager and vendors.
• Together with the Production Manager, follow up with vendors regarding PO tracking. This includes identifying potential delivery risks; monitoring production status; and tracking shipment status. Update Production Manager and senior management as appropriate.
• Understand, maintain, update, and seek continuous improvement in the Production Calendar for assigned product categories and styles and communicate this information to various internal teams.
• Provide feedback to the design team on product needs and vendor relations. Take on other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Maintain data integrity in PLM system and ensure it’s feeding to other systems.
• Aid in collecting cost breakdown files from vendors

COMPETENCIES

• Detail oriented; strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong computer (especially Microsoft Excel, report building and maintenance), analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to adapt to highly entrepreneurial environment and respond to changes quickly
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills with focus on driving positive results
• Self-motivated
• Able to maintain and build effective relationships with cross-functional team