Private Label Production Assistant Seasonal

Zumiez Inc•Lynnwood, WA

38d•$24 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Do you want to work with creative people at a growing company with loads of opportunity? Do you want to surround yourself in an office environment where jeans, hoodies, and shorts are the standard with skateboards flying down the hallways (and maybe a dog or 2)? If you answered yes, then Zumiez is just that place and has the position for you! Zumiez is a leading specialty retailer of apparel, footwear, accessories and hardgoods for young men and women who want to express their individuality through the fashion, music, art and culture of action sports, streetwear, and other unique lifestyles. Headquartered in Lynnwood, Washington, Zumiez operates over 700 stores in North America, Europe, and Australia. We operate under the names Zumiez in North America, Blue Tomato in Europe, and Fast Times in Australia. Here i The Zumiez Product and Brand Services (PBS) team is responsible for over 30 unique brands spanning various categories including men’s and women’s apparel, accessories, and snow/skate hard goods. These brands are comprised of private label, licensed, and owned brands. The PBS Sourcing and Production team is looking for a Production Assistant to support the wovens Cut&Sew team. The perfect candidate is highly motivated, nerdy for numbers, obsessed when it comes to the little details, and loves Excel like we do. We need someone that excels at multi-tasking, is passionate about learning the product lifecycle from beginning to end and is looking to build a career in the production field. Expect a lean, fast paced, results-oriented work environment where you will be expected to do more and take on more.

Requirements

A college degree preferably with course work in textiles and sourcing/production
High attention to detail
Ability to work in a global multicultural environment
Exceptional written/verbal communication skills
Good time management skills
Demonstrated organizational skills
Ability and willingness to work hard in a fast-paced, multi-tasking, team-oriented environment
Ability to reprioritize quickly and efficiently to rapidly changing needs and situations

Responsibilities

Monitor time & action calendar to ensure dates are met and escalate issues as needed
Write and maintain purchase orders
Liaise with buyers and suppliers to adjust deliveries as needed
Track shipments and coordinate on-time deliveries with suppliers and/or freight forwarders
Assist with the resolution of vendor claims and issues
Assist on projects as needed with total flexibility
Be comfortable with ambiguity for a fast growing and changing team
Embrace and foster the Zumiez culture