Merch Production Assistant

This is a Full Time Job

Merch Production Assistant (Temp)

We remain committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We know it fosters a culture where you can truly belong, contribute, and grow. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, and any other characteristic or identity.

Consider a career at WMG and get the best of both worlds – an innovative global music company that retains the creative spirit of a nimble independent.

A little bit about our team:

The merchandise production team provides production and purchasing for merchandise for US concert tours, eCommerce and outside retailers as well as corporate and label promotions. Merchandise includes a variety of branded apparel and accessories.

Your role:

Assist Merch Production department in day to day tasks to keep operation on task, on time and organized. This is an opportunity to learn the merch production process from concept to delivery.

This is a fast paced, high volume position that requires tenured tour and d2c production experience for quick turn apparel and accessories. Partner w/internal stakeholders to determine time lines, work flow and support long range company goals. Clear and constant communication is key in this role. Daily duties include project management, sourcing, vendor choice, creating PO's, dispersing art files, tracking orders, shipping logistics and managing production schedule. Train, mentor and manage direct reports. Understanding and implementing tour and eCom requirements. Established vendor relationships and sourcing new vendors are critical for competitive pricing, quick turn times, quality control and on time deliveries. Multi-tasking, resourcefulness and problem solving skills are a must along w/strong leadership skills. Above all, team focused at all times to insure a supportive and cohesive working environment for all.

Here you'll get to:
• Arrange shipments working w/vendors & carriers
• Collect, distribute and file packing slips and tracking numbers.
• Update production schedule daily
• Assist w/weekly UPS invoice reconciliation
• Receive and Archive daily merch samples.
• Assist department with various administrative tasks
• Monitor latest Merch products and create PowerPoint presentations for field distribution
• Attend vendor presentations and department meetings.
• Perform special project and other job related duties as assigned

About you:
• Individual should be a 'self-starter' who takes initiative and able to work independently
• Fast paced work environment requiring strong multitasking skills, excellent time management, with ability to prioritize workload.
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail and follow up, & able to work in a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strategic thinker & results-oriented.
• Ability to work under pressure, communicates effe