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Production Associate
Tory Burch
New York, NY, United States
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Production Associate, Jewelry & Home
About Us
Tory Burch is an American lifestyle brand that embodies the personal style and sensibility of its Chairman, CEO and Designer, Tory Burch. The collection, known for color, print and eclectic details, includes ready-to-wear, shoes, handbags, accessories, home and beauty. Art, music, travel, interiors and the designer’s own stylish parents are inspirations for the collection.
Our company launched in February 2004 with a single boutique on what was then a remote street in downtown Manhattan. Today, we are a global brand with a presence in more than 50 countries, but in many ways we are only just beginning. There is so much we want to do!
Brand integrity, global inspiration and beautiful products are integral to who we are as a company and what we have accomplished to date. Our incredible team is an equally important part of the equation. We believe that each of our employees play a vital role in our continuing efforts to grow and evolve.
Overview
As a Tory Burch Production Associate, you are a critical cross functional leader, pivotal in delivering on brand, on-time, and quality product while achieving financial goals.
Responsibilities
Production
• Issues all purchase orders, factory splits with accuracy and timeliness for on-time fulfillment.
• Continually reviews all bulk production deliveries to insure on time execution and reports and resolves timing disconnects with the manufacturing base and New York teams.
• Resolves production variances with supervisor and merchandising for resolution.
• Favorably negotiates post development costing to hit margin goals.
• Insures timely placement of all SMS and PMS to achieve market dates and keeps cross functional teams abreast of status.
• Tracks all pre-committed material usage against production placements.
• Reports regularly on key business metrics.
• Manages reworks when needed.
Product Integrity
• Aims to instill quality in the product from material selection thru final production.
• Reviews all pre-production samples (where applicable) and TOPS with an eye for quality and durability.
• Insures that components and constructions used are compliant for performance and restricted substances prior to production.
• Has questionable materials and treatments tested in development cycle to prevent a lapse in product flow in production, and insures that all bulk production tests are done.
• Reviews all products for customs compliance needs prior to production.
• Insures that PP, TOP, and Ad sample schedules are communicated and enforced.
Systems Integrity
• Performs all systems maintenance for attributes, costing and deliveries in production cycle and insures that all data contained in our systems is accurate at all times.
• Sets up PDM/SAP records accurately and enter style related information into and maintains correct systems production records.
• Inputs customs and other compliance data on a timely basis and maintains correct information at all times in the event of audit.
Additional Responsibilities
• Compiles liability inventories and works with supervisor to use via special cuts and/or liquidation.
• Works on other related projects as required by supervisor.
Qualifications
• BA/BS degree or equivalent life experience
• Minimum 3-5 years in fashion accessories product development, sourcing, and/or production
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and negotiation skills. Strong math and collaborative skills
• Familiar with PDM and SAP
• Experience with jewelry and home preferred with a direct factory relationships.
• Able to work collaboratively, cross-functionally in a fluid, fast-paced, multi-channel environment.