Production Operations Associate - Sourcing & Production

HOW WE TAKE CARE OF YOU:

• For full time employees, Health, Dental, Vision, 401K with generous matching program, generous paid time off.
• Potential Annual Bonus Opportunity.
• 50% discount at restaurants and retail locations.
• Career advancement opportunities as we are growing!

SET THE COURSE

The Production Operations Associate is responsible for style master, cost sheets and issuing production purchase orders to deliver on-time products to meet sales demand across all business units. The incumbent will partner with cross-functional teams to align the flow of production to support inventory strategies and capacity challenges. BE THE ISLAND GUIDE Responsible for seasonal item setup and maintenance in style master to include pricing, season codes, hierarchy, fabric content, HS codes, etc. Setup and maintain seasonal cost sheets in ERP system. Coordinate/organize Retail, eCommerce and Wholesale sales orders by month at style/color/size level incorporating projections for Specialty stores and Sports when issuing production orders. Submit production orders to vendors and confirm acceptance of quantities, pricing, and required delivery dates. Communicate daily with vendors to monitor production status, resolve issues, and ensure on-time delivery commitments. Manage production delays or issues by confirming revised ship dates with vendors and communicating updates to cross-functional partners Issue and maintain accurate record of all production purchase orders. Adjust quantities as needed and ensure accuracy of data including cost, dates and style details. Communicate and adjust production purchase orders for transit delays based on business needs. Monitor Wholesale orders throughout the season and assess if original placed PO’s meet sales demand (units and timing) - determine need to chase and/or adjust existing purchase orders. Make request and execute purchase order updates based on Production Team confirmation. Work with cross-functional partners on capacity issues to manage flow of purchase orders. Communicate to business when orders are below MOQ and cannot be purchased. Determine and inform customer service, Allocations, Wholesale, Retail and Ecommerce on styles that are sold up, oversold, dropped or shifted out by delivery and season. Assist with other duties and projects as required to help support the overall business. Constantly strive to improve process efficiency and streamline flow of information. Flexible for other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIALS FOR LIFE IN PARADISE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or equivalent experience
• Generally, 2+ years production planning experience
• Experience in retail merchandising a plus
• Excellent math skills
• Strong MS Excel skills
• Knowledge of the apparel production processes, lead-times, garment construction desired
• Demonstrates initiative, is conscientious and provides complete follow-through on all areas of responsibility
• Able to build and maintain productive relationships with cross-functional teams
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
• Excellent time management skills
• Communicates clearly and effectively – reflecting an appropriate sense of urgency when relevant

Multiple factors will vary the applicable rate of pay for this role, including an individual’s experience, knowledge, and skillset, as well as work location and available budget.

Pay Range: $24.17 to $36.29 USD Hourly

Mahalo (thank you) for your interest in Tommy Bahama!

Tommy Bahama is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants based on race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, military and veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision-making or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Aloha! At Tommy Bahama, paradise is our business. Focused on exceptional guest service, upscale products and delicious food and drinks, our tropically inspired lifestyle inspires the world to relax. Maintaining our unique point of view requires a diverse team that includes apparel designers, eCommerce and technology experts, manufacturing and operations, and, of course, retail and hospitality professionals. There are countless opportunities to contribute to our continued success — if you'd like to help us "Live the Island Life," we'd like to hear from you.