Associate Production Manager

Savage X Fenty•El Segundo, CA

69d•$70,100 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Savage X Fenty is seeking an Associate Production Manager to support the global sourcing and manufacturing team. The role supports day-to-day office activities, including purchase order fulfillment, pre-production schedules, garment construction and fit specifications, calendar creation, and materials inventory, to help ensure timely delivery of goods. The successful candidate will analyze costs, margins, and timelines and work effectively in a fast-paced environment, both independently and as part of a team. The position reports to the Sr. Manager, Production – Savage X Fenty and is based at the El Segundo headquarters. The role has a hybrid work schedule. The annual base salary range is $70,100–$80,000, with the offered salary dependent on factors such as role scope and complexity, related experience, subject-matter expertise, and work location.

Requirements

At least 5 years of production experience.
Previous experience with intimate apparel and/or replenishment programs.
Strong organizational, planning, cost-analysis, and margin knowledge.
Ability to manage multiple vendors and experience working with overseas vendors.
Solid understanding of short-lead production strategy.
Knowledge of garment construction, fit, and finishing.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
Strong critical-thinking skills, curiosity, and ability to use data to inform decisions.
Detail-oriented and disciplined.
Ability to multitask and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent Microsoft Excel ability.
Bachelor’s degree in business, fashion, or related experience.

Nice To Haves

Foundational AI literacy, including experience using generative AI tools and a proactive mindset to experiment with new technologies to drive productivity and innovation.

Responsibilities

Drive the success of the Core Greige program by creating and executing the seasonal production calendar.
Oversee vendor communication regarding production.
Confirm placement and manage purchase order entry with manufacturers.
Work with vendors and the Raw Materials Manager to meet AUC targets.
Build strong relationships with internal and external cross-functional partners.
Monitor pre-production schedules, time-and-action calendars, and delivery dates.
Work with internal planning partners to manage factory capacity.
Monitor monthly projections against actual units placed.
Manage production chargebacks and extension requests.
Vet and onboard new vendors, including setting up vendors, paperwork, and factories.
Conduct weekly conference calls with overseas partners.
Work with the design team to confirm technical specifications, including measurement specifications, grading, and garment construction details, and resolve issues that could affect production or delivery.
Analyze top-of-production samples to ensure they meet quality expectations for specifications, construction, fit intent, feel, and customer experience.
Troubleshoot quality issues with the cross-functional team, drive resolution, and document learnings.
Work with vendors and local and overseas agent offices to manage monthly production processes and track order delivery status.
Monitor shipping and import of goods with third-party vendors, including goods pickup and delivery.
Monitor vendor terms, invoicing, and payments.
Develop and manage KPIs to evaluate strategic supplier performance.
Provide input to global sourcing strategy.