G/FORE Production Specialist

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Born in Los Angeles but bred with a global perspective, G/FORE was conceptualized with a passion for modern design combined with a love of golf. Distinguished by our attention to detail, sophisticated ease, playful nature, youthful energy and sense of humor. We consistently strive to make a powerful and colourful impact on our favourite game. We take inspiration from art, architecture, modern design, and colourful narratives. Our intent is to disrupt the industry without being disrespectful to the sport and its rich traditions.

 The G/FORE Production Specialist is mainly responsible for managing the data flow related to and correspondence between G/FORE and its vendors and interdepartmental communication 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.  Ensure prices entered and x-factory dates entered align with responses to Order Inquiries without exception.
• 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 and EDI feeds.
• Enter shipment details into Blue Cherry or review EDI feed into Blue Cherry to compare vendor packing list details to agreed-upon PO.  Communicate discrepancies with Production Manager and vendors.
• Together with the Production Manager, follow up with vendors regarding PO tracking.   This includes identifying potential delivery risks; monitoring production status; and tracking shipment status.  Update Production Manager and senior management as appropriate.   
• 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.

• Provide feedback to the design team on product needs and vendor relations.  Take on other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Maintain data integrity in PLM system and ensure it’s feeding to other systems.
• Assist in collecting cost breakdown files from vendors

COMPETENCIES: 

• Detail oriented; strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong computer (especially Microsoft Excel, report building and maintenance), 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
• Self-motivated
• Able to maintain and build effective relationships with cross-functional team

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA or BS, or equivalent, in business or related field
• 1-3 years merchandise production experience in wholesale/retail environment

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! 

Peter Millar & G/FORE are equal opportunity employers. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Both Peter Millar & G/FORE prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and they afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, genetic information, marital status, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Both Peter Millar & G/FORE comply with applicable state, county and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment.