Production Specialist

24 Seven Talent; Santa Monica (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Production Specialist to manage purchase orders, packing materials, and ERP systems. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and requires strong organizational and communication skills. This hybrid position offers competitive pay and the opportunity for conversion to a full-time role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of sourcing/production experience in apparel companies.
• At least 2 years of ERP experience.

Responsibilities

• Place purchase orders accurately and on time.
• Manage packing materials and labels for customers.
• Provide weekly production summary reports to factories.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Tools

ERP Systems

Excel

Job description

This job description provides a comprehensive overview of the role, responsibilities, qualifications, and additional details. However, it can be improved for clarity and readability by organizing the information more effectively and removing some repetitive or irrelevant content. Below is a refined version:

Job Title: Production Specialist (Temp to Hire)

Location: Hybrid in Los Angeles (Mondays and Fridays WFH, Tuesdays to Thursdays Onsite)

Rate: $35-$44/hr; Conversion salary: $80K-$90K (based on experience)

Job Description:

• Place purchase orders (POs) accurately and on time, making revisions as necessary, and ensuring timely receipt by suppliers.
• Manage packing materials and labels to ensure correct packaging for all customers.
• Maintain and manage the ERP system, including new style setups and data integrity.
• Participate in invoice resolution and supplier account reconciliation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for effective communication and PO execution.
• Support vendor purchasing projects with the Production Manager.
• Review and monitor Work In Progress (WIP) of all vendors, actively tracking PO status.
• Update all incoming POs and manage sample requests/tracking.
• Provide weekly production summary reports to factories after factory meetings.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of sourcing/production experience in apparel companies.
• Experience with Walmart & Target, knowledgeable in packing & shipping requirements.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with overseas vendors and internal teams.
• At least 2 years of ERP experience.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (V-Lookups, formulas, PivotTables, SumIf, etc.).
• Highly motivated, adaptable, flexible, with strong analytical skills, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

If interested, please respond with your updated resume and samples of your tech pack.