Production & Sourcing Manager

Delta Galil Industries • Secaucus, NJ

9d • $100,000 - $120,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Production & Sourcing Manager will be responsible for managing the critical path for production to ensure it meets customer requirements, with a strong focus on supporting key retail partners including Walmart. This role will drive sourcing strategy, margin management, and on-time delivery while ensuring compliance with retailer standards, quality expectations, and operational requirements specific to large-volume programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the apparel industry specifically in production
• Direct experience managing production for Walmart or other large-scale mass retailers required
• Strong understanding of Walmart compliance requirements, testing standards, packaging, labeling, routing guides, and delivery expectations
• Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing, testing, and quality control
• Exceptionally strong problem-solving and negotiation skills with factories and material suppliers
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-up skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Partner with Sr. Director, Production on sourcing strategy, production planning, and target costing for the Florence by Mills brand, inclusive of Walmart programs.
• Ensure production is placed with factories in a timely manner and in accordance with Time and Action calendars, meeting Walmart delivery windows and compliance standards.
• Manage Time & Action calendars; ensure timely delivery of all components (fabric, trim, packaging, etc.) in accordance with T&A and Walmart milestone requirements.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of cost components and ability to drive margin, particularly within high-volume, cost-sensitive retail programs such as Walmart.
• Work cross-functionally with QA and factories’ QC teams to resolve issues and ensure all product meets Walmart testing, quality, and compliance standards.
• Communicate with mills and factories on seasonal projections; negotiate key delivery dates and generic TNAs early in the season to ensure proper planning and staging of Walmart programs.
• Oversee the follow-through of the approval process from completed BOM handoff through color approvals, component approvals, fit approvals, pre-production, and TOPs; manage PP, SMS, and TOP samples in alignment with Walmart requirements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to address and resolve product approval issues, ensuring retailer readiness.
• Lead fabric development and creation management according to deadlines, ensuring alignment with Walmart quality and cost expectations.
• Coordinate sample invoices and partner with Finance to ensure timely factory sample payments.
• Oversee the full production process from development to order placement through final delivery, ensuring compliance with Walmart routing, labeling, packaging, and vendor guidelines.
• Lead cost negotiations at program level, driving best costs to meet or exceed seasonal margin goals while maintaining retailer pricing targets.
• Manage program placement with overseas mills, factories, and offices in a timely manner, ensuring proper program-specific TNAs to meet contracted deliveries and monitor FTY capacity for large-scale Walmart volume.
• Partner closely with Merchandising and Design to ensure all development calendars with multiple overlapping seasons are maintained and all deadlines are met.
• Manage development sample requests and maintain T&A on samples to support Walmart line reviews and milestone meetings.
• Leverage solid fabric knowledge, garment construction expertise, and understanding of finishes to ensure product meets both brand and retailer standards.

Benefits

• Multi-brand merchandise discount, including Splendid, 7 For All Mankind, and PJ Salvage
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, as well as Basic Life/Voluntary Life/Disability/Critical Illness
• Financial Wellness: 401(k) Retirement Program with Company match and 529 College Savings Plan, as well as Tax-Advantage Health & Transit Accounts
• Personal and sick time off, vacation time, floating days, and company-observed holidays
• Paid Volunteer Time Off to dedicate your skills and time towards charitable activities
• From weekly breakfasts and monthly milestone celebrations to leadership-led panels, and, team-building events, we offer plenty of fun ways to connect—both in person and virtually

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager