
Apparel Sourcing / Production Assistant
AIRBLASTER
Portland, OR, 97201
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Position: Sourcing and Production Assistant: Challenging work, fun
company. Main Job duties include contacting and assessing overseas
factories, sourcing materials, managing costing information, monitoring
production and quality control of various products including outerwear,
first layer, accessories, soft goods. This is a tough job that requires
superior attention to detail, persistence, patience, diligence, and a strong
work ethic. Company culture is a good balance of fun and hard work.
Based in Portland, OR. Travel to Asia 2 or more times per year.
Salary: DOE
Required Experience:
- 4-year degree in related field and/or 2 years experience in
production
- Minimum 2-year experience and demonstrated success in
management
- Basic facility with Excel / spreadsheets
- Production and Development experience a strong plus
- Experience in outdoor industry and/or action sports industry
preferred
- Apparel experience a plus
- Chinese language skills a plus
Workplace / Personal traits:
- Organized
- Clear communicator
- Great attention to detail
- Responsible / Accountable
- Fast Learner
- Team Player, able to take constructive criticism and improve
- Take direction, and manage tasks according to direction
- Ability to tackle open-ended tasks and solve problems
- Able / comfortable to travel alone in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, etc.
- Strong negotiator when necessary
Company: We are an 8-year old winter sports outerwear / long underwear
/ accessories company based in Portland, OR. Our brand is based around
having fun in the outdoors. The brand is one of the strongest and most
well respected in the industry. Company size is relatively small compared
to our larger competitors, but we are growing strongly and consistently
due to our hard work. Company culture is a dynamic balance of
fun/creativity and hard work/problem solving. We are constantly evolving,
and all team members are passionate about the company. We work hard
and take pride in our work. For the right person, this position is a chance
to develop a dynamic skill set, tackle challenges, and help a growing
company continually step up to the next level.
company. Main Job duties include contacting and assessing overseas
factories, sourcing materials, managing costing information, monitoring
production and quality control of various products including outerwear,
first layer, accessories, soft goods. This is a tough job that requires
superior attention to detail, persistence, patience, diligence, and a strong
work ethic. Company culture is a good balance of fun and hard work.
Based in Portland, OR. Travel to Asia 2 or more times per year.
Salary: DOE
Required Experience:
- 4-year degree in related field and/or 2 years experience in
production
- Minimum 2-year experience and demonstrated success in
management
- Basic facility with Excel / spreadsheets
- Production and Development experience a strong plus
- Experience in outdoor industry and/or action sports industry
preferred
- Apparel experience a plus
- Chinese language skills a plus
Workplace / Personal traits:
- Organized
- Clear communicator
- Great attention to detail
- Responsible / Accountable
- Fast Learner
- Team Player, able to take constructive criticism and improve
- Take direction, and manage tasks according to direction
- Ability to tackle open-ended tasks and solve problems
- Able / comfortable to travel alone in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, etc.
- Strong negotiator when necessary
Company: We are an 8-year old winter sports outerwear / long underwear
/ accessories company based in Portland, OR. Our brand is based around
having fun in the outdoors. The brand is one of the strongest and most
well respected in the industry. Company size is relatively small compared
to our larger competitors, but we are growing strongly and consistently
due to our hard work. Company culture is a dynamic balance of
fun/creativity and hard work/problem solving. We are constantly evolving,
and all team members are passionate about the company. We work hard
and take pride in our work. For the right person, this position is a chance
to develop a dynamic skill set, tackle challenges, and help a growing
company continually step up to the next level.