Associate Production Manager

Savage X Fenty•El Segundo, CA

1d•$75,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Savage X Fenty is seeking a Associate Production Manager for the global sourcing and manufacturing team. This role will support the day-to-day office activity including (but not limited to) fulfillment of all purchase orders, pre-production schedules, technical specifications - garment construction and fit, calendar creation and working with materials inventory etc, to ensure delivery of goods. In addition, this candidate will analyze cost, margins, timelines and must be deadline driven. The ideal candidate is responsible, takes accountability, detail-oriented, hardworking, and is able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. The candidate will be able to work well within a team environment, but is a self-motivator who can work independently. This position will report to the Sr. Manager, Production – Savage X Fenty.

Requirements

5+ years production experience, previous experience with intimate apparel and/ or replenishment programs
Must possess strong organizational, planning, cost analysis, and margins knowledge
Ability to manage multiple vendors and experience working with oversea vendors
Solid understanding of a short lead production strategy
Knowledge of garment construction, fit, and finishing
Excellent communication skills – verbal, written, and presentation
Excellent critical thinking skills, curiosity and ability to use data to inform decision making
Detail oriented and disciplined
Ability to multitask and work in a face-paced environment under pressure
Excellent MS Excel ability
Bachelor’s degree in business, Fashion or other related experience

Responsibilities

Drive the success of the Core Greige program by creating and executing the seasonal production calendar
Oversee all vendor communication regarding production
Confirm placement and manage purchase order entry process to manufactures
Work closely with vendors and Raw Materials manager to meet AUC targets
Build strong cross functional relationships with internal and external partners
Monitor pre-production schedule and all time and action calendars including delivery dates
Work with internal planning partners to manage factory capacity
Monitor monthly projections versus actual units placed
Manage production chargebacks and extension requests
Vet and on-board new vendors, set up new vendors/paperwork/factories
Conduct weekly conference calls with the overseas partners
Work closely with the design team to confirm technical specifications including measurement specs, grading and constructions details of garment and work through any issues that may affect production or delivery
Analyze top od production samples to ensure they meet our quality expectations including specifications, construction, fit intent, feel and customer experience
Troubleshoot any quality issues with your cross-functional team, drive resolution and document learnings
Work closely with all vendors and agent offices (local & overseas) to ensure monthly production processes and track delivery status of orders are on schedule
Monitor shipping, import of goods with third party vendors, monitor goods pickup and delivery
Monitor vendor terms, invoicing and payments
Develop and manage KPI’s to evaluate performance of all strategic suppliers
Provide input to global sourcing strategy