Responsible for supporting the Operations Department of The Center Brands. The selected candidate will help support both new project launches and ongoing business operations for all brands. This position requires an extremely organized individual with a strong work ethic.  The Center office and this position are located in West Hollywood, California. This role will be a critical factor for the smooth operation of the department in relation to product management, sourcing, and brand management, the attainment of its goals, and the company's long-term growth.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each major duty. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in following up with external vendors for status updates regarding production quotes, timing updates, etc.
• Assist in capturing meeting notes as needed.
• Data entry into ERP system for inventory management (create part numbers, bills of assembly, etc.).
• Coordinate shipping of samples as needed.
• Update status for open order reports as needed.
• Utilize SharePoint Project File Software to maintain files .
• Aid in international workflow by providing necessary documentation and communicating with responsible parties.
• Collaborate with various cross-functional teams, including planning, product development, sourcing, and order processing.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Publish reports on weekly/monthly cadence to track KPI metrics.
• Any task as necessary assigned by manager to support the team.

Abilities:

• Excellent project management skills, capable of managing multiple tasks.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities throughout the day.
• Detail-oriented but also interested in understanding the bigger picture.
• Maintain a consistent, organized work environment and ongoing motivation to reach objectives under fast-paced, demanding circumstances.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience working with ERP systems or NetSuite is desired but not required
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication skills for collaborating with various departments and suppliers
• Experience with MS Office Suite & Google Docs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from a four-year college or university; and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

This position does require in-office attendance Monday-Friday.

Physical Requirements:  

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands, talk or hear frequently, stand occasionally, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.