Associate, Product Operations (Raw Material)
About The Position
The Associate, Product Operations (Raw Material) is responsible for executing and supporting data management needs, guided by direction from the management team. The primary focus will be the efficient and accurate implementation of data while promoting best practices in change management and product development processes. Success in this role requires agility, responsiveness, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, data-driven environment. Although this role does not have creative responsibilities, experience with Adobe Suite products is a plus. You’ll be a proactive problem-solver, eager to identify opportunities for process improvement and implement effective solutions.
Requirements
- Ability to follow specific instructions and procedures based on established processes
- Individually manage multiple projects on a daily basis while meeting established deadlines
- Demonstrate excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Represent the brand in all actions and decisions
- Positive attitude and able to work in fast paced environment
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business-related field required; additional experience in lieu of degree
- Zero (0) to One (1) year of experience a business setting
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) preferred
- Understanding of licensed sports league, team and logo rules and guidelines preferred
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite preferred
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.) is a plus
- Knowledge of sportswear or apparel industry is a plus
- Portfolio Preferred
Responsibilities
- Meet or exceed timelines associated with merchandising calendars for multiple overlapping deadlines
- Work directly with Design groups to build bill of materials (BOMs) for program and custom projects. Supports Product Line Management and Product Operations teams with data entry deliverables in relationship to adopted product designs for fabric, treatment, and color. Including but not limited to, replicating BOMs, BOM updates and Raw Material developments
- Replicate artwork across all leagues/ teams with high-level speed and accuracy
- Replicate data across all leagues/teams with high-level speed and accuracy
- Communicate proactively with the project teams on schedule, issues, and deliverables related to data management
- Suggest and establish process improvements focused on data management and efficiencies.
- Execute quick BOM updates to support Production needs
- Provide troubleshooting and root cause analysis proactively
- Collaborate with Supply Chain, Design, Merchandising and other supporting functions in order to accurately input new data and document changes as part of the product design processes
- Assist in maintaining data and digital assets used by Design and Design Operations
- Ensure Product Line Management and Design teams are supported by completing pass off to Production & follow through on Vendor questions
- Support Product Line Management processes to ensure best in class product needs are fulfilled. Examples include Customer Relations questions, GXS Catalog maintenance, B2B launch, Pending Reports, Program Close processes & Product reporting
- Support accuracy in the Design Approval processes by serving as the liaison between departments and tracking status to ensure timelines are met for multiple overlapping deadlines
- Act as an advocate of PLM best practices, methods, and processes
- Understand and utilize multiple New Era project tracking systems
- Keep all sensitive matters confidential
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- competitive compensation
- a generous PTO policy
- world-class benefits designed to promote health, financial stability, and personal growth
- paid parking
- exclusive discounts on apparel and headwear
- professional development opportunities right here on-site
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
