ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Production Coordinator will be a supply chain specialist with excellent multitasking and client advocacy with all warehouse interactions for the AYC Division’s (Snack Division) various accounts and vendors.
- Assists in handling order processing and tracking of orders
- Communicate daily with internal/external partners regarding production and delivery information.
- Assist the head of production with initial creation from sourcing, manufacturing, to the finalized product.
- Daily communication with designers and salespeople
- Reviews the vendor manual on what requirements have to be given to the factories.
- Maintain and organize a sample room and sample information records.
- Submitting samples on time to the customer for approval.
- Get familiarized and work with EDI requirements.
- Assists in the shipping/logistics department as he/she will monitor shipments, handle checking of shipping documentation from overseas, and prepare shipping documents needed for local deliveries.
- Assists in the accounting department in checking invoices/ PL from factories.
- Submitting the supplier’s invoices on time to the accounting department for payment weekly.
- Maintaining and updating the forecast chart
- Report on status updates of ongoing projects and tasks.
- Troubleshoot challenges with realistic and creative solutions
- Maintain, Document, and implement efficient tracking strategies.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
COMPETENCIES
- Proactive, Motivated, and Trainable
- Experience using AIMS is a plus.
- Experience with multinational trade and export is a plus.
- A strong knowledge of U.S. Customs laws and procedures is a plus.
- Experience with content, product & inventory management
- Strong relationship management skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
- Exceptional Organizational Skills: planning, expediting, prioritizing, managing multiple tasks and meeting corporate deadlines.
- Ability to work autonomously and effective time management.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or equivalent, with wholesale imports or related experience; or an Associate’s degree with 1 year of wholesale imports or related experience; or 2+ years in a wholesale imports or related role.
