Production Assistant

EXPRESS; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

PHOENIX Retail, LLC, the parent of Express, seeks a Production Assistant at its Columbus Corporate Headquarters to act as liaison between internal teams and the global vendor base to execute product strategy and manage department Purchase Orders. You will oversee on order management, sample coordination, and timely communication to keep orders, milestones, and initiatives progressing.

A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 0–3 years of experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required.
• 0-3 years of experience; manufacturing/sourcing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate on order and sample management with internal teams.
• Update and track purchase orders to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Communicate changes and deadlines with cross-functional partners.
• Support Go-To-Market calendar and company initiatives.
• Analyze data using company reporting to inform deliverables.
• Participate in weekly cross-functional meetings to share status.

Skills

Communication

Prioritization

Multitasking

Adaptability

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About PHOENIX

PHOENIX Retail, LLC is a retail platform operating the Express and Bonobos brands worldwide.

Overview

PHOENIX Retail, LLC is a retail platform operating the Express and Bonobos brands worldwide.

About Express

Express is a multichannel apparel brand dedicated to a design philosophy rooted in modern, confident and effortless style whether dressing for work, everyday or special occasions. Since its launch in 1980, the brand has embraced a design philosophy rooted in modern, confident and effortless style. Express ensures you look and feel your best, wherever life takes you. The Company operates over 400 retail and outlet stores in the United States and Puerto Rico, the express.com online store and the Express mobile app.

About Bonobos

Our Bonobos menswear brand is known for being a style instigator and offering perfect-fit risks through our innovative retail model and personalized experience. Launched online in 2007 with its signature line of chinos, Bonobos now offers a variety of styles available to order online and to try on at any one of our 50 Guideshop locations and at www.bonobos.com. Our Guideshops are in-real-life stores that deliver one-on-one service and expert fit advice. Don't think traditional retail, Bonobos is something you haven't seen before.

Location Name

Columbus Corporate Headquarters

Responsibilities

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Production Assistant will act as liaison and point person between internal cross functional teams, and the domestic/international vendor base to execute Express product strategy. This person will also execute total department Purchase Orders and manage the accuracy and timeliness of orders in the system.

Key Responsibilities

• On order management: Leads all on order placement for the department. Ensure accuracy of the on order and make updates as needed in a timely manner. Communicate with internal and external teams as changes occur to the on order.
• Sample management: Order and manage samples from external vendors to ensure due dates are met.
• Lead communication for upcoming order commitments.
• Support Senior/Production Coordinators to execute the Go-To-Market Calendar and company initiatives.
• Use company reporting to analyze data that will provide the cross-functional team with deliverables.
• Utilize weekly meeting with cross-functional partners to communicate changes to the on order and sample status.
• Participate in company Go-To-Market milestone meetings.
• Support production leads with projects and company initiatives.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Experience: 0-3 years of experience, manufacturing/sourcing experience preferred

Critical Skills & Attributes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of supporting a team environment
• Ability to prioritize workload and work independently
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel
• Ability to multi task
• Ability to adapt and react to changing work environment
• Sense of urgency with creative problem solving skills

Closing

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Applicants must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States. PHOENIX does not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this position.

An equal opportunity employer, PHOENIX does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or any other terms and conditions of employment hiring on the basis of any federal, state, or locally protected characteristic. PHOENIX only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States. PHOENIX is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to search and apply for a job position due to a disability, please call 1-800-964-9793 and say 'Associate Relations' or send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Notification to Agencies

PHOENIX does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, PHOENIX will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.