Production Manager, Wholesale Apparel
About The Position
The Kasper Group is an apparel industry leader, offering women wardrobe solutions for their wear-to-work and special occasion dressing needs. Driven by excellence and exceptional talent, The Kasper Group has remained a forerunner in fashion for over 30 years. We are committed to delivering iconic brands ( Kasper, Anne Klein, LeSuit, Kenneth Cole ), relevant fashions and trusted, quality products to our consumers. So be a part of the exceptional talent! We are currently seeking a Production Manager. The essential duties and responsibilities include the following: Manage production, negotiate critical dates for time and action, and approval process for each style Issue PO's to factory Book/Allocate fabrics and manage inventory for division Create memos on shortages and overages and update in RLM Work on PLM to enter costing and entering sample receipts Resolve and coordinate production issues by communicating with design, Sales, and Tech Design Track, receive and distribute yarn/fabric quality submits, lab dip submits fit samples and production samples with critical approval due dates to appropriate departments Monitor weekly WIP reports from factories /vendors Update shipment tracking reports Review and approve shipment extensions. Set up costing shell and targets for review with Director/Sr. Manager of Production. Approve vessel bookings with Import department Review Air Freight with Director of Production and Sales before initiating Air Freight Approval Forms To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements
- Understand Product and have good taste level of design
- RLM and PLM knowledge
- Strong sourcing, negotiation, analytical and organizational
- Strong project management skills
- Ability to multi task and prioritize
- Working knowledge of the production process from development through finished goods at warehouse.
- MS Excel and Outlook proficiency required
Responsibilities
- Manage production, negotiate critical dates for time and action, and approval process for each style
- Issue PO's to factory
- Book/Allocate fabrics and manage inventory for division
- Create memos on shortages and overages and update in RLM
- Work on PLM to enter costing and entering sample receipts
- Resolve and coordinate production issues by communicating with design, Sales, and Tech Design
- Track, receive and distribute yarn/fabric quality submits, lab dip submits fit samples and production samples with critical approval due dates to appropriate departments
- Monitor weekly WIP reports from factories /vendors
- Update shipment tracking reports
- Review and approve shipment extensions
- Set up costing shell and targets for review with Director/Sr. Manager of Production
- Approve vessel bookings with Import department
- Review Air Freight with Director of Production and Sales before initiating Air Freight Approval Forms
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
