As of 07/25/07 Lafayette 148 is seeking to fill the following positions:

·         Accounts Receivable Assistant

·         Information Systems Administrator

·         Production Planning Assistant

·         Sr. Merchandiser

·         Warehouse Coordinator

·         Warehouse Shipping Assistant

·         Assistant to VP, Sales

Send resumes to careers@lafayette148.com

Accounts Receivable Assistant

Job Summary:

(Entry Level position)  Under the supervision of the AR Supervisor, the Accounts Receivable Assistant has responsibility for:

·         Preparing deposits and going to the bank

·         Organizing and filing AR documents

·         Calling COD or credit card customers for approval to ship

·         Making collection calls for past due invoices

·         Researching and disputing unauthorized deductions (chargebacks)

·         Responding to customer requests for account information

·         Mail Monthly Statements to customers

·         Process returns from customers

Requirements:

·         4-year Accounting degree preferred

·         Attention to detail

·         Excellent organizational and communication skills

·         Strong computer skills including Excel, Word and Outlook

·         Strong work ethic

·         Sense of urgency

·         Team player

Information Systems Administrator

Job Summary:

·         Setting up, administering and maintaining Company ERP, PLM and other business intelligence solutions.

·         Becoming company expert on all aspects of these critical business management tools.

·         Providing internal training and support to users

·         Developing customized applications of above tools as required to enhance business productivity.

·         Point of contact for resolution of all issues related to MIS tools.

·         Primary interface to internal customers, and vendor support teams for timely resolution to all reported issues.

·         Sponsoring and driving initiatives related to expansion and enhanced use of MIS tools and features.

·         General IT and helpdesk support.

·         Some travel to China may be required.

Requirements:

·         5+ years’ IS experience in general IT operations and MIS including roles as Implementer or Project Leader in the selection, deployment and maintenance of ERP, PLM, and/or PDM solutions for the Apparel Industry.

·         Significant hands on experience with these systems coupled with ability to discuss them strategically.

·         Excellent communication and writing skills. 

·         Familiarity with any methodology for formal business process analysis.

·         Familiarity with Gerber, Lectra, or Lawson family ERP or PLM products is desired.

·         Chinese language skill is a plus.

·         Project management experience a plus.

Production Planning Assistant

Job Summary:

This position will be responsible for assisting the production team in tracking and planning for production garments.  It presents a unique opportunity to work with a direct manufacturer.  Responsibilities will include:

·         Balancing fabric ownership

·         Allocating fabric orders against sales orders

·         Executing reports to see progress of production

·         Providing reports for supervisor to plan capacity

·         Working closely with Sales Support team to resolve various issues such as replacement on returns, special request and delivery dates of customers

·         Working closely with production team in China to monitor orders, track fabric ownership, and follow-up on production problems

·         Working in detail on ERP system.

Requirements:

·         2+ years relevant experience

·         College degree

·         Strong analytical ability

·         Problem solver (creative thinking)

·         Extremely detailed oriented

·         Sense of urgency

·         Solid math skills

·         Intermediate level of EXCEL (macro, vlookup, pivot table)

·         Proficient with Microsoft Outlook and Word applications

·         Ability to multi-task

·         Cantonese language a +

Senior Merchandiser

Job Summary: 

This position will be responsible for specific Merchandising activities of Lafayette 148.  Responsibilities will include:

·         Analyzing product performance/sales trends to capitalize on future opportunities and ensure a well-balanced, properly assorted collection.

·         Shopping stores to gain insight/information regarding competitive brands.  Identify voids in market and future item opportunities.

·         Pre Costing collection to identify fabric price concerns.

·         Pricing the collection to ensure profitability and attainment of margin goals.

·         Creating and maintaining the line plan.

·         Projecting sales quantities.

·         Analyzing sales trends.

·         Using Edifice system to create retail selling to create relevant selling reports.

·         Actively participate in bi-monthly/monthly retail selling meetings with Sales and Merchandising.

·         Assisting in the coordination of Sales Tools for the Sales meeting.

Requirements:

·         3 - 5 years’ wholesale Merchandising experience (mandatory)

·         Strong analytical, communication, and time-management skills

·         Must possess a passion for Merchandising

·         Strong working knowledge of the apparel market and industry

·         Strong presentation skills

·         Detail-oriented

·         Ability to multi-task

·         Proactive attitude and an entrepreneurial spirit

·         Must be a team player

·         Prior supervisory experience a plus

·         Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Access)

Warehouse Shipping Assistant

Job Summary:  This position coordinates outgoing shipments for the Lafayette 148 warehouse.

Responsibilities:

• Invoicing for both major and specialty store accounts
• Processing UPS and FedEx label for shipping
• Applying packing list to cartons
• Scheduling pick ups
• Preparing bills of lading

Requirements:

• Administrative or Shipping experience a +
• Willingness to work overtime (some evenings/weekends)
• Extremely punctual, highly reliable

• Microsoft office experience
• Blue Cherry experience a plus
• Fluency in English as well as Cantonese or Mandarin a plus
• Detail-oriented

Assistant to VP, Sales

Job Summary:  This position will be responsible for assisting the VP of Sales in administrative and sales related activities.

Responsibilities:

·         Develops strong knowledge of line

·         Communicates on a constant basis with specialty stores, sales support and  external sales reps

·         Assists in showroom sales presentations

·         Prepares and updates specific selling reports

·         Drafts correspondence

·         Implements and maintains filing system

·         Manages calendar

·         Works closely with the Accounting department on credit memos

·         Utilizes Garpac to track major and specialty store selling

·         Occasionally assists in product knowledge seminars/trunk shows in the stores

·         Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Marketing degree preferred
• 1 – 2 years retail or apparel industry exp. preferred
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent Excel, Word and Outlooks skills
• Solid math skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Team player
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task