Production Assistant - AE Men's Knit Bottoms

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide support in the development of new styles from concept to production via interaction with internal and external cross functional partners.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interface with Design partners to monitor fabric, trim and wash development; owns approval process 
• Track and access weekly factory production status reports/ approval status report
• Communicate daily with internal/ external partners regarding style development, production and delivery information
• Adhere to the TNA calendar; responsible for all sample tracking and to ensure on-time delivery of all development
• Sends out PDM and packages to vendors, tracks delivery, in-person required.
• Maintain and organize costing records 
• Maintain and organize style information records
• Partners with Coordinators on garment cost, quantity, production planning, sourcing and delivery
• Interpret collected information, react appropriately, and communicate with affected parties in a timely manner
• Prepares and communicates the agenda for cross functional team meetings; attends meetings in-person
• Attend and participate in-person for the following milestone meetings including but not limited to Concept/kickoff, Pre-Assortment, Coordination, weekly product approvals and others as business needs.
• Perform other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or equivalent
• 0-2 years of experience
• Ability to act as liaison between many departments; excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment which will require working in person/in-office for a portion or all of a week based on the needs of the business, including but not limited to milestone weeks
• Must be detail oriented, with strong follow-up skills
• Strong ability to multitask, while prioritizing
• Solution oriented
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Google Suite (Drive, Sheets etc.).  
• Able to work in a hybrid environment, meaning that some work may be performed remotely but certain essential functions must be performed in-person/in-office based on the needs of the business.

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer