Job description
Production Manager (Walmart)Client Overview:
Our client is a well-known fashion brand in both apparel and accessories. The role is specific to their Accessories (Bags, belts and hates) business with a focus on Walmart.
the role is onsite in NYC 5 days a week
Walmart experience required
Salary: 80- 100k DOE
Production Manager Overview:
As the Production Manager you will be responsible for developing and supporting a global sourcing
strategy to support the product development and bulk production execution of multiple categories that meet brand quality standards.
Production Manager Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with manager and design seasonally to ensure the company has the right vendor mix to
support product design and innovation
• Communicate seasonal category strategies with the team and direct vendors, design, and graphic
design on sample and artwork development that align with the category sourcing strategies
• Provide recommendations for raw material and garment development sourcing and communicate to
vendors raw materials to be ordered for seasonal development
• Manage sampling time and action calendar to meet key milestones and monitor on-time delivery of
development samples
• Partner with Manager to identify opportunities for fabric platforms and responsive supply chain styles and maintain Sales Based Rapid Response (SBRR) initiatives per department
• Utilize cost matrix by category during proto plan discussions to direct design and product development on raw material selection and style development to meet category cost and margin goals
Production Manager Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Proven garment manufacturing and sourcing experience with Walmart
• 5-7 years + of Production experience mainly in Asia
• Knowledge of production, including manufacturing, product engineering, product lifecycle, calendar
management, trade regulations, fabric performance and garment construction, and testing standards
• Excellent communication, presentation, time management, detail-oriented, negotiation, and problem solving skills
Accessories experience a plus
