Roles & Responsibilities
Responsible for all aspects of the production process for all Account brands. Supervisory responsibility for apx 4 direct reports.
- Partner with overseas partners to achieve global production efficiencies across divisions and groups
- Drive and perform competitive research; continuously evaluate marketplace to identify and review applicability of key trends in manufacturing, fabrications and construction; identify significant innovations and share with cross functional teams; oversee maintenance of archive of materials, hardware, etc. for production
- Drive and manage all purchase orders (creation and issuance) operations
- Drive creation and review of approved vendor matrix, with production capacity portfolio and quality assurance performance; approve and review production standards
- Ensure tracking of production from first samples to final deliveries; resolve non-compliance/claims chargebacks with vendors; manage customs classification coordination with Imports
- Set and articulate expectations and ensure timely delivery according to development calendar
- Set and ensure satisfaction of production standards and cohesiveness of brand, where appropriate, across categories and vendors; oversee quality control initiatives, including QA analysis and solutions
- Lead team in troubleshooting, including identifying and resolving quality and technical issues; drive efforts in special garment development and enhancements and modifications to designs and materials, including line and discount/derivative products, in order to maintain aesthetic and achieve financial goals
- Manage capacity planning and performance management by sourcing office, region, country and vendor; define and oversee accurate costing models; partner with Sales to project production needs, make commitments to raw materials, where appropriate; allocate production across vendors and reserve production space
- Lead, plan and track all shipments departures and arrivals
- Create and maintain all reporting for all production operations
- Partner with customers, Sales, Merchandising and Operations, as well as vendors and factories to ensure adequate flow of goods relative to orders and anticipated demand criteria
- Direct interoffice communication and follow-up with internal and external customers and contacts regarding production, including suppliers and vendors
- Perform and delegate special projects as assigned
- Travel to factories and international trade shows, where appropriate
- Responsible for mentoring and coaching all direct reports. Facilitate retention strategies and ensure the proper management of all team members
- Monitor and evaluate performance of individuals and teams
Qualifications:
- Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented
- Experience working with Walmart brands required
- Swimwear production experience required
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented and meticulous
- Creativity, technical capability and sensibility for merchandising/design
- Extensive knowledge of garment manufacturing, including construction, fabrication, trim and print techniques
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 5-7 years’ experience in apparel production and sourcing; specifically in swimwear
- 3+ years management experience
- Ability to speak Mandarin preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and BlueCherry preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $140,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- How much experience do you have producing goods for Walmart, either in-house or with a vendor partner?
Experience:
- swimwear production: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
Ability to Relocate:
- New York, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person