Production Assistant
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary :
JOB TITLE: Production Assistant
LOCATION: Milton Keynes, UK
HOURS: Monday to Friday (Dayshift)
SALARY: Depending on Experience, bonus potential
GPS have a great opportunity for an experienced Production Assistant for a market leading retail business in Milton Keynes. You will be managing the data flow related to and correspondence between the company and its vendors in a fast paced, high growth environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Enter bulk purchase orders in Blue Cherry and e-mail POs and UPCs to appropriate vendor.
* As required, split purchase order quantities between ship modes.
* Update and review all data in Blue Cherry as it becomes available, especially vendor delivery dates and shipment status from vendor WIPs.
* Enter shipment details into Blue Cherry and Communicate discrepancies with Production Manager and distributors.
* Assist Production Manager with the preparation of Order Inquiries and PO entry.
* Together with the Production Manager, follow up with vendors regarding PO tracking.
* Work with Distributors to confirm ship modes in a timely fashion along with creating any documents which will be needed i.e. Commercial invoices, packing lists
* Assist and maintain new product and style information on Blue Cherry once available
* Understand, maintain, update, and seek continuous improvement in the Production Calendar for assigned product categories and styles and communicate this information to various internal teams.
* Assist with special projects when needed and also assist with custom style developments for UK and international Markets
* Point person for any Factory queries relating to UK/EU or Distributor PO’s
* Work along side the Warehouse and Logistics team in both UK and EU and alert them of any shipments on route to either location.
Key Requirements:
* Previous experience in a similar position is essential
* Detail oriented; strong organizational and time management skills
* Strong computer (especially Microsoft Excel), analytical, and communication skills
* Ability to adapt to highly entrepreneurial environment and respond to changes quickly
* Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills with focus on driving positive results
Able to maintain and build effective relationships with cross-functional team
More Information
- Address Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
