As the
Jenni Kayne Production Manager , your primary responsibilities include the following:
Responsible for all production issues including margins, factory allocation, quality, purchase orders, and production timelines
Negotiate vendor/supplier terms (payment terms, pricing, QA processes, etc) and ensure company standards adherence (vendor manual)
Negotiate garment and raw materials cost with vendors
Order raw materials and track Vendor ordered materials delivery schedule as needed
Order trims and ensure vendors have all necessary components for production
BOM and PO creation ERP system (Netsuite)
Manage Purchase Orders throughout life cycle – creation to receipt -to ensure all information is accurate and up to date
Track production process with multiple vendors to ensure on-time deliveries
Manage Production WIP - make all necessary notes and updates
Review PP and TOP samples
Work with PD, Design and Buying teams to troubleshoot and resolve any issues that arise during production
Schedule and book QC inspections as needed
Review Factory QC reports and approve shipments
Review invoices and packing lists for correct shipments
Maintain costing sheet with final costs
Work with Freight Forwarder to consolidate/book shipments
Coordinate shipping schedule/logistics for incoming production orders and communicate with Buying/Warehouse/Accounting teams
Qualifications and Education Requirements
5+ years of experience in apparel and/or home production
Hands on experience with sourcing, new vendor on-boarding, customer/wear-testing/durability, proto sampling, quality control
Must have strong knowledge of retail math: margin, cost optimizations, turn, forecasting techniques, operational systems, and contract negotiation techniques
Must be an analytical thinker with the ability & drive to improve processes
Must have excellent oral & written communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate strategies across all channels and levels
Able to work independently
The ability to organize & prioritize workload to meet deadlines is essential while being flexible and adaptive to changing priorities
Team player, collaborative, results driven and respectful
Quick learner with excellent attention to detail
Preferred Skills
Results driven; strategic, conceptual and innovative thinker
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multitask and exceptional organizational skills, owning calendar and managing deadlines
Additional Notes
This job description is not all-inclusive. In addition, Kayne LLC dba Jenni Kayne reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Kayne LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
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