Production Senior Associate

Location: HQ - Williamsburg, BrooklynStatus: Full-time/100% on-siteCompensation: $70,000-$80,000 annuallyPosition SummaryWe are seeking a detail oriented, proactive, and versatile Production Sr. Associate to join our Men’s team. This individual will ensure on-time delivery, cost efficiency, and quality standards by collaborating closely with design, product development, merchandising, vendors, and factories. The ideal candidate needs a strong understanding of the production lifecycle, excellent organizational skills, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.ResponsibilitiesOversee the full production lifecycle for assigned vendors Monitor and track all purchase orders, production timelines, critical path milestones, ex-factory dates, and deliverables to avoid delays. Maintain up‐to‐date WIP reports for all styles from all assigned vendors to ensure proper production timelines are being metEscalate issues or risks proactively to appropriate internal cross-functional teams. Manage bulk fabric and trims submissions - track, review against approved SMS fabric and/or labdips for color and handfeel, send approval/commentsWork closely with Design, Technical Design, Merchandising, Materials, 3rd party QC & Logistics to ensurealignment and to resolve challengesWork closely with Design, Technical Design, Merchandising, Materials, 3rd party QC & Logistics toensure alignment and to resolve challengesCommunicate approvals, changes, and feedback to vendors. Participate in fittings, pre-production meetings, and seasonal reviews. Review quality control inspections and work with vendor on corrective actions for bulk as neededIssue and update POs in our ERP system to ensure data integrityMaintain accurate records of production status, vendor performance, and delivery schedulesAnalyze past production issues and implement process improvementsReview and approve TOP (Top of Production) samples. Support the onboarding of new vendors as needed. QualificationsBachelor Degree in a related field of study preferredMinimum 3-4 years of relevant experience preferredPrior Men’s Apparel experience is a plusCosting & negotiation experience is requiredIndustry BackgroundFamiliar with ERP/PLM systems, data maintenance, and data entryProfessional CharacteristicsAbility to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environmentStrong organizational skills and attention to detailPositive attitude and strong work ethicPersonal CharacteristicsCritical thinkers, organized, flexible problem solverWho We AreEstablished in 2011 in New York City, Kith is a lifestyle brand and specialty retailer that offers seasonal collections of men’s, women’s and children’s apparel, accessories and footwear through a distinct lens of personal storytelling. Kith embodies a multi-faceted lifestyle, with uncompromising detail to fabrication and design. Led by Founder, CEO and Creative Director Ronnie Fieg, the brand is known globally for evoking nostalgia from a dynamic point of view, and working closely with a carefully selected set of best-in-class collaborators.Kith operates 16 standalone boutiques around the world, and 3 shop-in-shops. Kith Treats, conceived from Fieg’s childhood love for cereal, operates in 10 locations, as well as Sadelle’s at Kith restaurants in Paris, Miami Design District, Toronto and Seoul.The Kinnect Foundation, a non-profit established and operated by Kith, is a non-profit devoted to creating positive change through education, community and social impact.Kith is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. All career opportunities offered by Kith are fully on site, and if contacted, all email communication will come from a kith.com/kithnyc.com email address. Please note that any correspondence from an alternative email domain, or offering remote or hybrid work, is fraudulent.