Woven is a luxury rug company based in the Los Angeles area. This role will directly report to the Production Director.
Key Responsibilities:
- Issue purchase orders for stock inventory, custom orders, and wholesale orders
- Ship reference samples, color poms, and necessary materials to vendors
- Communicate daily with network of overseas vendors to track production progress and ensure on-time deliveries
- Collaborate with technical designer and sales team on custom requests
- Update internal tracking system with critical milestone update for each order
- Utilize internal weekly reports to track order progress
- Track custom orders and communicate updates to sales staff, alerting the head of production for potential delays and production issues
- Manage sales inquiries and coordinate with outside vendors to resolve defects when needed
- Receive inbound development and strike off samples
- Oversee inspections stateside inspection performed at off-site warehouse
- Review strike-offs to confirm they meet visual and technical expectations
- Manage library of development, marketing, and master samples at LA showroom and off-site warehouse
- Assist with production projects as needed
Job Skills and Classifications:
- Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including email communication
- Familiarity working in textile production and with overseas vendors preferred but not required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (emphasis on Excel) and Google Suite (emphasis on Sheets)
- Basic retail math (experience working with multiple units of measure)
- Pro-active problem solver with strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to thrive in fast paced environment, wear multiple hats, and take a strong initiative
- 1-2 years of experience in production or a fast-paced administrative support role in a relevant industry (fashion, textiles, furniture)