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Production Associate

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Full time

Experience:

Mid-level (2-5 years)

Work from:

Illinois (USA), United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in fashion merchandising, business, or related field, 1-3 years of experience in production or manufacturing environment, Prior experience in fashion production is preferred, Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Key responsabilities:

Lead production support and manage critical path for quality and timelines
Maintain vendor relationships, track orders, and coordinate shipments
Oversee sample management and distribution for teams
Collaborate across design, merchandising, and logistics teams for production alignment
Update data management of inventory and order statuses

Claire's Retail (Super / Hypermarket) Large https://corporate.claires.com/

10001 Employees

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Job description

The Production Associate is a key player in transforming design concepts into final products. From assisting with production schedules to liaising with suppliers, your role is all about making sure everything runs smoothly, on time, and with the quality that defines our brand. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to make a tangible impact in the fashion industry.

Main Responsibilities

Production Support: Lead the end-to-end critical path, ensuring quality and timelines are met.

Vendor Management: Maintain strong relationships with vendors, tracking orders, coordinating shipments, and resolving issues to ensure on-time deliveries..

Sample Management: Oversee the tracking, organization, and distribution of samples and prototypes, supporting the design and production teams in reviews

Quality Control: Work hand in hand with you QA teams on samples throughout the production process to ensure our products meet our brand’s high standards – resolve issues, pre-emptive manage agenda, be solution-oriented

Data Management: Update critical path, order status reports, and inventory databases to keep all teams informed and aligned.

Cost Management: Support in tracking and negotiating seasonal costing

Monthly Replenishment: Support in managing and tracking the monthly replenishment process to ensure annual KPIs are met

Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with design, merchandising, and logistics teams to keep production on track and aligned with our creative vision.

Education and/or Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in fashion merchandising, business, or related field

Prior experience in fashion production or a related field is preferred, but we’re open to those eager to learn and grow

Essential Criteria, Competencies and Skills

1-3 years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment

A genuine passion for fashion and a keen eye for detail

Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with the ability to learn new tools quickly

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple deadlines

Claire's is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we encourage applications from members of all underrepresented groups, including those with disabilities. We will accommodate applicants' needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please inform us of the accommodation(s) that you may require.