Production Assistant - ATM

Who We Are Steve Madden is a global fashion company known for its innovative, trend-driven footwear, accessories, and apparel. Founded in 1990 in Queens, New York, the company has grown from a footwear startup into a globally recognized fashion organization with a portfolio of leading brands, including Steve Madden, Kurt Geiger London, Dolce Vita, Betsey Johnson, Carvela, Blondo, and ATM. Who We Are Steve Madden is a global fashion company known for its innovative, trend-driven footwear, accessories, and apparel. Founded in 1990 in Queens, New York, the company has grown from a footwear startup into a globally recognized fashion organization with a portfolio of leading brands, including Steve Madden, Kurt Geiger London, Dolce Vita, Betsey Johnson, Carvela, Blondo, and ATM. With a presence in more than 80 countries, Steve Madden operates across wholesale, retail, e-commerce, licensing, and private label businesses. The company is driven by creativity, individuality, and a fast-paced entrepreneurial spirit, bringing fashion-forward products to consumers around the world. General Summary The Production Assistant plays a critical role in supporting the VP of Production and ensuring the smooth execution of production operations from order placement through final delivery. This position serves as a key liaison between Production, Sales, E-commerce, Warehousing, Factories, and External Partners, helping to manage production timelines, purchase orders, inventory flow, and delivery schedules. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This position is based in our NYC office, 4 days on-site, 1 day remote. Major Responsibilities Create, maintain, and update all production purchase orders (POs) through M3 (ERP) Enter and maintain Work-in-Process (WIP) data, ensuring accuracy of pricing, factory information, and ex-factory dates. Manage weekly communication with factories and vendors regarding production status and delivery timelines. Track and maintain critical production milestones, including cut, sew, wash, inspection, and shipping dates. Coordinate bulk color approvals and oversee trim approvals including UPC labels, RFID stickers, care labels, polybags, and packaging requirements. Track FIT, PPS, TOP, and other development samples, coordinating approvals and handoff to Technical Design. Manage TOP approvals and ensure all requirements are met prior to bulk shipment. Coordinate testing and compliance documentation with internal and external compliance teams. Maintain booking information, final inspection reports, and production approvals prior to freight forwarder handoff. Provide updates to internal teams when inventory becomes available in warehouse locations. Partner with E-commerce to troubleshoot data flow issues between M3 and Shopify. Assist with inventory management and data integrity across systems. Provide production and delivery information for seasonal planning and tracking. Create product styles and maintain accurate product information for JOOR. Coordinate sample requests, warehouse shipments, and influencer orders Skills, Education, Licenses, Certificates, Registrations And/or Experience Bachelor's degree preferred. 1-3 years of experience in production, sourcing, operations, supply chain, apparel, or a related field. Experience in the fashion or apparel industry preferred. Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail. Self-motivated with excellent follow-through and task completion abilities. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Effective prioritization and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently while maintaining a high level of accuracy.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and business systems. Salary Range: The pay range of this position is $26.45- $28.82/hour. Actual salary will be determined based off candidate's skill sets, years of experience, and other job-related factors. This range does not include benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, 401K, and additional company benefi #J-18808-Ljbffr Steve Madden