Anthropologie Senior Production Manager Denim and Structured

URBN•Philadelphia, PA

23h

About The Position

Anthropologie is looking for a Sr. Production Manager. Reporting to the Sr Category Director, the Sr. Production Manager is responsible for the development and execution of a dynamic business, manufacturing, and operational strategy which anticipates the needs of both the Brand and the supply chain. The Sr. Production Manager can independently find solutions to complex problems and supports longer-term strategy and planning. This role has a broadened scope and impact outside of core functional area.

Requirements

A minimum of 8 years of progressive production/sourcing experience within complex, fast-paced apparel environment.
Team management experience.
Successful track record of building relationships with cross functional partners and offering new and innovative solutions to sourcing issues/challenges.
Experience developing and leveraging strategic business relationships with vendors/suppliers.
Process improvement capabilities include proven examples of implementing operational efficiencies.
Works with a high sense of integrity and urgency driven by deadlines and new challenges.
Deep understanding of sourcing strategy and levers to pull to promote speed.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Specialty retail and/or direct to consumer experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Sr Category Director on the creation of a strategic and operational global sourcing strategy in line with current and upcoming needs of the Brand.
Lead the execution of a manufacturing strategy that aligns with Brand and URBN initiatives around innovative products, speed, cost reduction, quality, risk mitigation, supplier continuity, and utilization of emerging markets/opportunities.
Oversee the management of production time and action for outstanding development as needed for successful on-time product delivery.
Lead the order placement process, ensuring target place dates align with business strategies, and that best possible deliveries are regularly met.
Understand supplier capabilities and strengths, as well as opportunities for improvement.
Ensure action plans are created and implemented where warranted to further alignment and maximize opportunity between URBN and suppliers.
Maintain positive, productive relationships with URBN suppliers.
Build key relationships between stakeholders to create a calendar that drive speed to market initiatives and reduces weeks of supply.
Collaborate with cross functional partners to meet margin goals and costing metrics.
Responsible for the execution of whole production process.
Collaborate with Sr Category Director on strategic management of product allocation; production flexibility; monthly capacities; and machine capabilities.
Evaluate freight modes for distribution center receipt and flow.
Provide strong leadership, management, development, and training to the Brand Sourcing team members.
Continuously evaluate the team and align the team/process to best service the Brand.
Solve problems for teams and coach others effectively.
Acknowledge and celebrate both individual and team wins.
Successfully execute strategies set by leadership and proactively identify potential obstacles offering solutions.
Work cross-functionally with team members at all levels, to contribute to strategy and execute on projects.
Regularly incorporate feedback from stakeholders as appropriate.
Manage distinct area for product or business.
Drive decisions and manage output of team.
Recognize operational weaknesses or roadblocks and proactively identify opportunities.
Seek support of leadership to put them into action.
Exhibit an understanding of other team's perspectives in discussions.
Proactively provide feedback to others.
Communicate complex information, tailoring audiences and structuring information logically and effectively.