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Location: Plano, TX, United States -
Job ID: 1092535
Corporate Positions
Product Development & Sourcing
Job Type: Full-Time
Date Updated: May 8, 2021
Pre Production Manager
The Pre- Production Manager executes the production process, including tracking the production calendar and ensuring on-time product delivery. This team member manages logistics and tracking for all sample fabric, raw materials and garment samples while also keeping all team members up-to-date on the product status.
Primary Responsibilities:
Supports Design to ensure products are executed with design specifications.
Supports Raw Materials team to allocate sample yardage, raw materials and trims needed for samples, testing and production.
Assists in the approval process and timeline to ensure accuracy and avoid delivery impact.
Executes the requesting and tracking of product samples including prototypes, technical fit, line review samples, etc.
Continuously communicate to all team members on production updates, approvals & issues.
Supports Sourcing, IBO and Product Integrity teams for challenges and issues while maintaining JCPenney standards.
Inputs data into systems and ensures the integrity and accuracy of the information.
Core Competencies & Accomplishments:
4-year College degree preferred.
5+ years (post-graduation) related experience in pre-production, product development, and/or merchandising
Excellent organizational, communication and decision-making skills
High sense of urgency and initiative
Proven experience building working relationships with cross-functional teams
Strong reporting and analytical skills
Computer proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook; Flex PLM experience is highly preferred
About JCPenney:
At JCPenney, we share a passion for serving customers, supporting our communities and being the best retailer for all families. As a company founded on the Golden Rule, our success is rooted in the belief that we treat everyone the way we would want to be treated. At every touchpoint, customers discover stylish merchandise at incredible value from an extensive portfolio of private, exclusive and national brands. Reinforcing this shopping experience is the customer service and warrior spirit of approximately 90,000 associates across the globe, all driving toward the Company's mission to help customers find what they love for less time, money and effort.
Working at JCPenney means joining a dedicated team of associates who are encouraged to be uniquely themselves in a safe, caring and welcoming environment. It is a place where careers prosper, accomplishments are celebrated and diversity flourishes. It’s a place that’s meant for you.
For more opportunities to join our team please visit our careers page.
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Job Title: Pre Production Manager
Location: Plano, TX, United States -
Job ID: 1092535
J.C. Penney Company Inc.
Plano, Texas