# Production Associate

**Company:** [Retrofête](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/kX5fHZmQd3xbdaaVtQkb8L.md)
**Location:** New York, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Operations

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## Description

The **Production Associate** will report into the Director of Production and play a key role in executing production timelines, managing PP/TOP status and supporting cross-functional teams. They will work within the Production team to support the Retrofête and SER.O.YA brands.

**Responsibilities**

-   Create and manage POs for RTW and Footwear: Seasonal and Recut/Reorders
-   Ensure PO accuracy, updates and changes are made in timely manner including quantities and pricing
-   Ensure style data accuracy in internal systems and ERP (i.e. Netsuite)
-   Communicate with vendors on purchase order (PO) confirmations, ship dates, and sample statuses
-   Proactively identify and escalate late production risks
-   Follow up with vendors regarding samples for fittings (PP and TOP stages), track and log sample statuses
-   Attend fittings if needed to flag potential timeline concerns and communicate action items to relevant teams
-   Coordinate closely with internal departments (Design, Tech, Product Development) to follow up on approvals and timelines
-   Maintain and update production tracking tools including calendars, WIP charts, and the Master Production files
-   Support onboarding of new vendors, including compliance documentation and policy communication
-   Partner with finance to review and approve invoices against PO terms and delivery confirmations
-   Support in weekly Buy Meetings to discuss MOQ and achievable in warehouse dates
-   Approve final packing lists according to PO allocation and order quantity
-   Support weekly and monthly reporting for Director of Production on delivery timelines and production KPIs
-   Attend cross-functional weekly team meetings and document key takeaways, deadlines, and action follow-ups

## Requirements

-   2-3 years of production experience, ideally in the women’s contemporary fashion space.
-   Proficient in Excel; experience with ERP & PLM systems is a plus.
-   Detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.
-   Highly collaborative with excellent communication skills.

## Benefits

-   Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000

-   Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
-   Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
-   Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
-   Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)