COME GROW WITH US!

This position is one of several added in conjunction with our recent move and expansion in Lawrence!  

 

WHO WE ARE

Lawrence MA-based, 99Degrees was founded in 2013 to transition US manufacturing into an advanced manufacturing industry through speed, agility, technology and a commitment to our region and workforce. We are a US contract manufacturer who produces technical activewear and wearable technologies for the most forward thinking global and high growth brands. We incubate advanced concepts, develop, prototype and sample, and produce in the US with unprecedented speed and agility. We have been recognized with top prizes from MIT’s Inclusive Innovation Competition, MassChallenge and EforAll business accelerators and have been featured on NPR, PRI, MSNBC, and in the Boston Globe.

 

HOW THIS ROLE SUPPORTS OUR VISION

99Degrees knows that in order for a US apparel manufacturer to compete in the global supply chain, we have to combine unprecedented speed and agility with innovation and technology. By developing strategies to optimize the value of the department, you will apply your business knowledge to oversee and manage the company’s overall supply chain, logistics strategy and operations to maximize the process’ efficiency and productivity. This role is central to our model, to our capability, and to our vision for the future of US apparel manufacturing.

 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

This management position is responsible for coordinating the daily operations of 99Degrees’ warehouse and cutting room. This manager oversees our raw materials management from receiving to allocating, warehousing, and cutting to ensure that raw materials are managed and cut according to our production schedule and quality targets.  You will also:

 

• Creates, builds, and continuously improves policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure efficient, accurate, and consistent operations.

• Ensures that all practices and procedures comply with audit requirements and meet operational standards for production, finance, quality, and safety.

• Supports continuous improvement efforts. Manages, coaches, and trains team to advance skills and knowledge and support flow of ideas.

• Lead the growth and advancement of our warehouse and inventory management.

• Responsible for maintaining accurate inventory levels using weekly cycle counts and end of month and year end physical inventory counts. Oversees monthly physical inventory count. Analyses count and compares results to computerized inventory. Works with Finance to reconcile any differences.

• Manages and organizes the warehouse inventory location system. Manages layout and optimizes physical space to maximize usage. Ensures that inventory by location is accurate and updated in real time.

• Responsible for growing Cutting Room capacity and capability to support growth.

• Collaborates with Planning + Operations teams. Sets and updates the spreading and cutting calendar based on production priorities.

• Oversees cutting team. Manages and continuously improves spreading and cutting SOPS so that the cutting team performs against quality, efficiency, production and safety objectives.

• And any other related task that the supervisor deems to be necessary.

 

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

 

Our ideal candidate will share our vision for the future of apparel manufacturing, will be a champion of our culture and 4 values. We are problem solving, collaborative, inclusive and evolving. If you are too…

 

and have the following qualifications:

 

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 3-5 years warehouse experience

• Inventory, equipment maintenance, data entry and computer skills

• Familiar with modern warehousing practices and methods

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PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Proficient with inventory software, databases and systems

• Current forklift license

 

Please send a current resume and letter of interest /cover letter to recruitment@99degreescustom.com to be considered for this Warehouse and Cutting Manager position.

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99Degrees Custom is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. 99Degrees Custom strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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