Sr. Associate Production, Footwear & Accessories

Rag & Bone•New York, NY

3d•$85,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a detail-oriented and highly organized Sr. Associate, Production to join our Footwear & Accessories team. This role is responsible for managing end-to-end production workflows — from costing and purchase orders through bulk production and delivery — while collaborating cross-functionally with merchandising, design, logistics, and marketing teams.

Requirements

Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in production or product development in footwear or accessories
Strong understanding of quality assurance, quality control, and industry standards
Experience communicating with overseas vendors and factories
Proficiency with WIP reporting, purchase order management, and costing tools
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong cross-functional communication and problem-solving abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Responsibilities

Manage scheduling, workflow, and production timelines across the seasonal calendar
Communicate daily with overseas factories to ensure orders are manufactured on schedule, to spec, and to quality standards
Coordinate, create, modify, and distribute purchase orders independently and in collaboration with the team
Track and maintain WIP reports and production timelines
Identify and resolve production issues proactively to minimize delays and disruptions
Communicate production priorities and updates across cross-functional teams including merchandising, marketing, and operations
Negotiate costs, lead times, and production terms with suppliers
Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and consistency across all production documentation and approvals
Track, organize, and manage marketing materials related to production and launches
Review, process, and communicate comments and approvals on artwork and packaging submitted by factories
Manage and track costing from proto through production
Partner with Manager on cost exercises and supplier negotiations
Analyze cost breakdowns (CBD), ensuring all charges are accurate
Prepare costing files for internal meetings and product reviews
Participate in product reviews and note changes in design, material, or cost
Flag margin concerns to Merchandising and Design during development and production stages
Enter costing and duty rates into internal systems
Collaborate with factories and Logistics on product classifications and duty rates
Partner with merchandising, sales, and planning to review and confirm final buys
Coordinate with factories on Product Detail Sheets and work with Logistics/Broker to confirm HTS/duty rates
Issue, maintain, and update bulk purchase orders with ex-factory dates, delivery dates, and costing
Maintain seasonal factory WIP reports, including final buys, BOMs, and delivery tracking
Monitor and track sample timing for CFM, wear test, AD samples, and TOPs
Communicate daily with vendors to troubleshoot production issues
Monitor communication between finished goods vendors and raw material vendors
Communicate delays, shortages, and overages cross-functionally and ensure system accuracy with Logistics
Send comments and approvals on CFM and TOP samples to ensure they meet spec and quality standards
Assist Manager with the third-party QC process
Monitor bulk penetration by factory and country of origin (COO)
Ensure bulk material comments are up to date following SMS reviews
Send bulk recaps to suppliers once bulk orders are placed
Coordinate material and product testing with the Compliance team
Review bulk material liabilities and manage payment and amortization
Code all production invoices in Medius Flow and ensure timely submission and payment
Own Footwear style numbers and manage setup in Fashion Flow
Oversee Color Name setup in D365
Verify all style names with Legal prior to market
Issue New Vendor Forms and coordinate setup with Accounts Payable
Support the setup and lifecycle management of Licensed products