Sourcing Production Manager - Home

Qurate Retail • Exeter, NH

236d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Sourcing Production Manager on our home sourcing team, you will manage all phases of the production process from our manufacturers and costing through adherence to the timing and action calendars. You will lead the execution of all phases in the production process and reports to the Director of Sourcing for home and apparel. Manage the integrated calendar and assure all milestone events are completed. Maintain vendor relations and strategic vendor partnerships with factories and raw material suppliers. Manage costing negotiations to achieve unit goals. Support sustainability goals. Work with quality assurance team on process improvement with vendors and factories.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field or related work experience.
• 5 years progressive experience in production management.
• Experience in apparel or home soft goods within a retail environment.
• Technical experience working within costing and PLM systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of all phases in the production process.
• Manage the integrated calendar and assure all milestone events are completed.
• Maintain vendor relations and strategic vendor partnerships with factories and raw material suppliers.
• Manage costing negotiations to achieve unit goals.
• Support sustainability goals.
• Work with quality assurance team on process improvement with vendors and factories.
• Work with Inventory Management to ensure adherence to strategic sourcing and execution.
• Direct cost strategy with vendors and costing team.
• Manage communications between vendors, factories, distribution centers, quality assurance, and technical design teams.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Health care benefits starting on day 1.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee assistance program.
• Parental leave.
• Paid volunteer hours.
• Company discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Broadcasting and Content Providers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree