Full-Time

Import Production Assistant

Posted on 7/26/2024

Reformation

Reformation

1,001-5,000 employees

Sustainable fashion brand offering eco-friendly clothing

Consumer Goods

Junior

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Category
Technical Writing
Content & Writing
Required Skills
Communications
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in related field
  • 1-2 years of apparel production experience, import production preferred
  • Ability to work in a team as well as work independently
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
  • Must be proactive and possess the ability to meet multiple tight deadlines
  • Must have exceptional organizational skills
  • Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively with cross-functional teams such as Merchandising, Product Development, and Quality Control
  • Proficient in G-Suite & Microsoft Office, including working knowledge of pivot tables and vlookups
Responsibilities
  • Inbound vendor TOP package tracking & distribution for timely
  • Daily maintenance of TOP sample tracking doc with courier tracking, ETD, ETA
  • Coordinate/Prioritize workload with QC for Production Fittings based on Prepare for daily Production Fittings by pulling PP (Fit Released) sample to review with TOP; attend daily Production fittings; send out TOP comments to vendors with photos and spec sheet(s)
  • Tackle factory Purchase Orders daily, consisting of tagging vendor/material/PO status in PIM and reserving the bulk materials to be allocated
  • Maintain accurate daily WIPs for all import production; keep accurate records and files in our corporate system of POs, costs, fit releases, production approvals, BOMs, and delivery dates
  • Weekly WIP Review: Track and monitor execution to time-and-action Support production managers with daily production follow up; address milestone misses
  • Weekly Material Pull Review: Follow up with Purchasing Team on pending fabric allocations that may risk garment deliveries
  • Weekly Liability Review: Track fabric and/or trim liabilities that have accrued or been consumed throughout the week from overseas vendors
  • Daily Inbound Logistics Coordination between vendor and freight forwarder; and PIM/WIP maintenance with accurate shipping statuses
  • Regular communication with the Sample Coordinator & Ecom team, providing updates on photoshoot sample Requesting photoshoot samples from overseas vendors to meet photoshoot deadlines. Work with manager to validate and reconcile sample invoices before submitting to appropriate cross functional teams.
  • Maintain PP/Archive sample closet and maintain shared sample log; track down any missing
  • Take Initiative beyond basic responsibilities
  • Support special projects as

Reformation focuses on sustainable fashion by offering eco-friendly clothing options in a market known for its environmental impact. The company provides a range of stylish clothing items, including jeans, dresses, and wedding attire, while also releasing seasonal collections to align with current fashion trends. Reformation operates both online and in physical retail stores, ensuring a seamless shopping experience without extra charges at checkout. By utilizing a direct-to-consumer sales model, Reformation maintains control over its brand and customer experience, which helps reduce costs and offer competitive pricing. The company promotes sustainability through initiatives like encouraging customers to recycle their clothing in exchange for store credit, fostering customer loyalty. Reformation's goal is to clean up the fashion industry by making stylish, eco-friendly clothing accessible to environmentally conscious consumers.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$36M

Headquarters

Vernon, California

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

23%

1 year growth

23%

2 year growth

23%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing consumer interest in sustainable fashion boosts Reformation's market potential.
  • Partnerships with tech companies enhance operational efficiency and customer experience.
  • Reformation's collaborations with brands like Veja expand its product offerings.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition in sustainable fashion could dilute Reformation's market share.
  • Rapid store expansion may strain resources and lead to operational inefficiencies.
  • Automation partnership with Element Logic could face implementation challenges.

What makes Reformation unique

  • Reformation uses sustainable fabrics and vintage garments to reduce environmental impact.
  • The company operates a direct-to-consumer model, cutting out middlemen to control costs.
  • Reformation's quick design-to-market process allows it to release trendy collections swiftly.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

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