Technician Coordinator at Skechers

Manhattan Beach, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Footwear, Apparel, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required - Engineering degree preferred
Footwear experience preferred but not necessary
Equivalent experience in footwear development can substitute for degree
Detail oriented and extremely organized
Self-starter who gets things done
Possesses a sense of responsibility and ownership
Manages multiple projects and multi-tasks well
Communicates well with all team members including the Asia R&D team and factories using all necessary tools (email, phone, MS Teams, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc.)
Innovative and creative thinker
Maintains good relationships with overseas offices, factories, and suppliers

Responsibilities

Track and manage incoming development sample shipments daily
Oversee and proactively execute and be accountable for development sample fitting
Assist technicians to manage the daily activity for all assigned projects through communication with the LA and Asia team in order to achieve project objectives
Assist technicians to follow up with field test managers to ensure consistent performance, fit, and that each style meets wear test standards throughout the development process
Assist technicians to order, track, and organize wear test samples and reports
Assist technicians in the confirmation sample approval process
Assist technicians in detailed and thorough fitting of pre fit samples
Assist technicians to track all development pullover and sample ETD
Assist technicians to manage costing objectives as outlined by merchandiser and work with designer to achieve category goals
Communicate clearly and effectively with the commercialization team on creative solutions to ensure all assigned projects fit properly and achieve project objectives
Travel to manufacturing locations, development centers, and vendors to learn and assist the technician team
Support field testing managers on an as needed basis
Other duties as assigned

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

sample trackingfittingproject managementcommunicationorganizationcostingfield testingvendor coordinationshipping managementwear test management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the pay range for the Technician Coordinator position?

The pay range for this position is $27-$29/hr USD.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What qualifications are required for this role?

A Bachelor's degree is required, with an Engineering degree preferred. Footwear experience is preferred but not necessary, and equivalent experience in footwear development can substitute for the degree.

What skills and qualities are needed to succeed in this role?

Candidates must be detail-oriented, extremely organized, self-starters who manage multiple projects, multitask well, communicate effectively with teams including Asia R&D using tools like email, MS Teams, Excel, and maintain good relationships with overseas offices.

Does this role involve travel?

Yes, the role requires travel to manufacturing locations, development centers, and vendors to learn and assist the technician team.