ASSOCIATE PRODUCTION PLANNER

ITOCHU Prominent USA LLC designs and manufactures LeSportsac; men's and women's fabrics and finished garments for distribution to wholesalers and retailers.  In addition, ITOCHU Prominent USA works with ITOCHU Japan to develop Japanese licensing and distribution programs for American and European fashion brands.

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for an Assoicate Production Planner to join our Men’s division. Compiles and records production data to prepare records and reports on production volume, consumption of raw materials, quality control and other aspects of production.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS include the following:

• Assist in the preparation of samples to be presented to customers
• Receive and send specifications and layouts to vendors for making samples.
• Track all samples and prepare for delivery to customer.
• Coordinate & submits approvals, communicate and follow up between factories, fabric mills, accessory suppliers, and customer.
• Responsible for meeting deadlines for production; finish garment production and ship to customer on time.
• Communicate regularly with vendors and customers and assist in resolving any issues they may have on garment design, color, size, fitting, etc,
• Compile, record and maintain production data from such documents as customer orders, product specifications, and individual worker production sheets.
• Manage container planning to ensure container capacity is maximized
• Write and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly production reports based on data compiled, tabulated, and computed.
• Assist with compiling material inventory records and prepare requisitions for procurement of materials and supplies.
• Other projects or duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in textiles or related field.
• 2+ year of production experience.
• Basic import/export knowledge.
• Excellent communication and organization skills required.
• Knowledge of MS Office.
• Must have ability to meet multiple deadlines in a fast paced work environment.
• Knowledge of Blue Cherry a plus.

ITOCHU Prominent USA LLC offers a competitive compensation package along with excellent benefits.  Please send a cover letter with salary requirements plus a resume.

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies please.  ITOCHU Prominent USA is an equal opportunity employer.