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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

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Up to £30,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person