Wholesale Operations Director

A growing lifestyle brand is seeking a seasoned Wholesale Operations Director to lead wholesale execution, improve internal processes, and strengthen cross-functional coordination across sales, operations, logistics, finance, production, and warehouse teams. This person will play a central role in ensuring orders move accurately and efficiently from entry through fulfillment while building scalable systems to support continued growth.

This is a hybrid position based in Culver City, California, working Monday through Friday.

Position Overview

• Lead day-to-day wholesale operations and order management
• Improve systems, reporting, and process efficiency
• Support sales performance through timely and accurate order execution
• Partner across departments to align inventory, shipping, production, and customer requirements
• Manage and develop wholesale operations team members

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee wholesale order flow, including order entry, updates, validation, and issue resolution
• Monitor open orders, shipping timelines, and fulfillment progress to ensure delivery windows are met
• Maintain accuracy across pricing, inventory, product details, and order data
• Drive automation and process improvements that increase speed, visibility, and scalability
• Partner with sales and logistics teams to manage shipping requirements, routing guides, and account expectations
• Coordinate with finance and production teams on vendor documentation, product information, and operational needs
• Create and maintain reporting tools, dashboards, and KPI tracking for leadership review
• Work closely with warehouse partners on allocation, fulfillment priorities, and shipment readiness
• Manage open order reporting, ETA communication, shipping plans, and related updates to internal stakeholders
• Address operational challenges by identifying gaps, resolving technical issues, and improving workflows

Systems and EDI Oversight

• Supervise account setup and wholesale operational onboarding
• Partner with operations teams on EDI integrations, order processing, inventory coordination, and fulfillment execution
• Ensure accuracy of EDI transactions, documentation, and outbound shipment details for domestic and international partners
• Oversee non-direct wholesale platforms and related shipping approvals, documentation, tracking, and proof-of-delivery updates
• Manage invoicing, payment requests, and customer billing processes for accounts outside of factor-managed workflows

Leadership and Team Development

• Manage, coach, and support the wholesale operations team
• Contribute to hiring, performance reviews, growth planning, and advancement recommendations
• Approve time off requests and timesheets
• Set clear priorities and maintain strong service standards across internal and external partnerships

Reporting and Business Performance

• Generate regular sales, inventory, and fulfillment reports on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
• Track drop-ship service levels, compliance, and performance metrics
• Support revenue goals through strong oversight of shipping targets and month-end fulfillment activity
• Deliver visibility into wholesale performance through organized, reliable reporting

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of wholesale experience
• Experience working with major retail partners
• ERP experience required
• Background managing a 3PL environment
• Experience leading teams and supporting systems implementation or transformation efforts
• Advanced Excel and Google Sheets skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and related functions
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative approach and strong cross-functional partnership skills

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform the essential responsibilities of the role with reasonable accommodation
• Regular desk and computer work
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods as needed
• Ability to move or lift items up to 25 pounds
• Ability to access different areas within the work location

Compensation and Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee discount

Production Coordinator – Kids Apparel

Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Onsite, 5 days per week
Compensation: $75,000–$85,000 DOE

About the Role

Our client, a growing apparel and consumer goods organization, is seeking multiple detail-oriented Production Coordinators to support children’s apparel collections from product development through final delivery. This role is well suited to an organized professional who can manage timelines, sample activity, production documentation, and communication with internal partners and external factories.

You will help coordinate a range of apparel categories, including knitwear, sleepwear, swimwear, and related products. Success in this position requires exceptional follow-through, comfort working within seasonal calendars, and the ability to recognize and address production risks before they impact delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate samples throughout development and production, including requests, submissions, approvals, revisions, and delivery tracking.
• Maintain accurate WIP reports, seasonal calendars, sample logs, production trackers, and product records.
• Partner with design, merchandising, technical design, sourcing, vendors, and factories to monitor progress and resolve outstanding items.
• Follow up with factories regarding sample timing, production milestones, approvals, quality concerns, and delivery commitments.
• Track risks related to capacity, materials, quality, timing, and approvals; escalate issues as needed.
• Ensure product specifications, color information, sample details, and supporting documentation are complete and current.
• Support fittings, line reviews, vendor meetings, and key seasonal production milestones.
• Prepare clear, timely status updates and maintain organized production files.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of production coordination experience in apparel, fashion, textiles, or a related consumer products environment.
• Hands-on experience managing samples, communicating with factories, maintaining WIP reports, and tracking production activity.
• Working knowledge of apparel product development and production calendars.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, time-management, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to manage multiple product categories, shifting priorities, and fast-paced seasonal deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across internal teams and external partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with production tracking systems.
• Experience with children’s apparel, sweaters, sleepwear, swimwear, or similar categories is preferred.

Multiple full-time openings are available for qualified Production Coordinators.

Location: Beaverton, OR
Schedule: Hybrid (4 days onsite, Fridays remote)
Employment Type: Full-time salaried position with benefits

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Apparel Designer to join a collaborative team focused on developing seasonal product lines. This individual will work cross-functionally with design, merchandising, and other internal partners to bring concepts to life from initial development through production. The ideal candidate has a strong design aesthetic, excellent organizational skills, and experience working in a fast-paced apparel environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of seasonal apparel collections.
• Research trends in style, color, and silhouette to inform product direction.
• Create design sketches and technical flats for styles in development.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including merchandising, graphics, and production.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining tech packs and other product development documentation.
• Participate in fittings, sample reviews, and design revisions as needed.
• Communicate updates, feedback, and approvals throughout the product development process.
• Assist with presentations, line reviews, and key milestone meetings.
• Contribute to special projects and seasonal initiatives as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related field.
• Several years of experience in apparel design.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Ability to create technical sketches and support product development documentation.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong aesthetic sensibility and understanding of market trends.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Merchandise Planner to support the development and execution of merchandise strategies that drive sales, inventory optimization, and overall business performance. This role is responsible for both pre-season planning and in-season inventory management, partnering closely with cross-functional teams to ensure inventory investments align with financial and merchandising objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Open-to-Buy (OTB) plans to support monthly, quarterly, and annual business goals
• Monitor sales trends, inventory levels, and receipt flow to identify risks and opportunities and recommend actionable solutions
• Collaborate with merchandising and buying teams to ensure inventory plans align with assortment strategies and business objectives
• Participate in regular forecasting and inventory review meetings, providing insights and recommendations based on performance
• Reforecast sales and inventory needs, adjusting plans as necessary to optimize stock levels and support financial targets
• Create seasonal merchandise plans across categories, ensuring product investments align with sales forecasts and inventory objectives
• Analyze sales performance, inventory productivity, and market trends to drive informed planning decisions
• Manage inventory lifecycle strategies, including markdown recommendations, exit strategies, and transition planning for product assortments
• Lead cross-functional discussions related to inventory planning, forecasting, and Open-to-Buy management
• Build and maintain reporting, forecasting tools, and financial models to support planning initiatives

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of retail math, inventory management, and financial planning concepts
• Experience utilizing financial metrics and reporting to drive business decisions
• Ability to analyze large datasets and translate findings into actionable business recommendations
• Experience with SKU-level and category-level planning, forecasting, and inventory management
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence cross-functional partners.
• Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and results-driven
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs (or equivalent functions

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in merchandise planning, inventory management, buying, allocation, forecasting, or a related retail planning functions
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience within retail, consumer goods, apparel, footwear, accessories, or a related industry preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively across merchandising, finance, and operations teams

Kids’ Associate Designer
Onsite 4-5 days a week in NYC
Salary: $65k-75K/year DOE

Client Overview:

Our client is an iconic fashion brand creating the latest apparel. With their innovative, on-trend, and creative designs they are industry leaders in the fashion space.

Associate Designer Overview:

As an Associate Designer, you will support the Design team on all aspects of the product lifecycle from concept to final development. The Associate Designer researches relevant trends, maintains the organization of the design office, communicates with cross-functional teams (Merchandising, Production, Graphics), and assists in preparation for all milestone meetings.

Associate Designer Responsibilities:

· Provide administrative support from concept to design to final development

· Assist with the management of cross-functional communication between merchants, production, technical design, and external vendors

· Collaborate with other teams internally to organize & keep track of samples

· Help with the preparation of presentation boards for seasonal/milestone meetings

· Research concepts, create sketches, prototypes and artwork throughout the concept development phase

· Assist Design team in all aspects of design process as needed

Associate Designer Key Qualifications:

· Children’s apparel experience

· Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion, Design or related area

· 1 – 2 years of experience in Design

· Understanding of customer preferences on fashion and style trends

· Strong sketching skills, color sense, and fabric knowledge

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, Microsoft Word and Excel

We’re partnering with a well-known fashion brand seeking an experienced Raw Materials Manager to lead sourcing, development, and execution across handbags & footwear. This is a highly cross-functional role ideal for someone with strong expertise in leather, trims, hardware, supplier management, and global sourcing within a fast-paced, design-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead raw material sourcing and development across handbags & footwear and accessories categories, with a focus on leather, trims, hardware, and specialty materials
• Partner closely with Design, Product Development, Merchandising, and Production teams to support seasonal product creation from concept through execution
• Drive material innovation by identifying new sources, fabrication techniques, finishes, and construction solutions aligned with brand direction
• Manage global vendor and supplier relationships, including overseas sourcing partners, mills, tanneries, and trim suppliers
• Oversee costing strategy, supplier negotiations, MOQ management, and lead time optimization
• Support bulk purchasing execution and ensure material readiness against production timelines
• Establish and maintain quality standards, approval processes, testing compliance, and risk mitigation strategies
• Maintain accurate material documentation, pricing records, vendor details, and development timelines within PLM/internal systems
• Monitor market trends, supplier capabilities, and sourcing opportunities to strengthen the material pipeline
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and strategic support to junior team members as needed

Ideal Background
• 8+ years of experience in raw materials development, sourcing, or procurement within footwear and/or accessories
• Strong background in leather, trims, hardware, and specialty material development
• Experience managing global vendor relationships and overseas sourcing partnerships
• Deep understanding of costing, production timelines, MOQs, and manufacturing constraints
• Proven negotiation skills and experience driving sourcing efficiencies
• Prior leadership or team management experience preferred
• Proficiency in Excel and PLM systems
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Key Focus Areas:

• Deep expertise in leather and trim development, particularly within leather handbags and footwear
• Strong preference for candidates with leather handbag materials experience; footwear experience is also highly valuable
• Need someone who understands the full end-to-end raw materials process including:
  • Development timelines
  • Testing and compliance
  • Factory communication
  • Sampling and production execution
  • Vendor management
  • Bulk approvals and production readiness
• Candidate will lead the full materials development process and oversee all related execution

A fast-paced fashion brand is seeking a detail-oriented Associate Technical Designer to support the development, fit, and production readiness of our product lines. This role partners closely with Design, Product Development, and Production to translate creative concepts into accurate, production-ready technical packages that meet quality, fit, and brand standards.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in creating and updating technical packages, including detailed specifications, construction details, and measurement charts.
• Support fit sessions: prepare samples, take notes, record fit comments, and update tech packs and measurement specs accordingly.
• Measure samples to ensure accuracy against spec, identify variances, and recommend pattern or construction corrections.
• Collaborate with Design to ensure aesthetic intent is maintained while meeting technical and production requirements.
• Communicate clear, accurate construction and fit comments to overseas and domestic vendors.
• Track and organize sample submissions, approvals, and revisions throughout the product lifecycle.
• Maintain technical standards, including blocks, grading rules, and construction guidelines.
• Assist with troubleshooting fit, quality, and construction issues and propose viable solutions.
• Support calendar adherence by helping to ensure all technical milestones are met on time.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to review product status and highlight technical risks or needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Design, Fashion Design, Product Development, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years+ of experience in a technical design or product development support role within a consumer products or fashion-related industry.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, patternmaking fundamentals, and grading.
• Proficiency with technical design software (e.g., PLM systems), Adobe Illustrator, and Microsoft Excel.
• Comfortable measuring garments and interpreting measurement specs and tolerances.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple styles and deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for effective vendor and cross-functional communication.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Technical Designer — Children’s Apparel 2-18
Onsite 5 Days NYC
Salary: 80-100k DOE

We are seeking an experienced Technical Designer to support the development and production of children’s apparel. This role is responsible for ensuring garments meet fit, construction, quality, and manufacturability standards from initial development through final production.

Technical Designer Responsibilities:

• Lead the technical development process from first fit through production approval.

• Conduct fit sessions and send comments to internal teams and factory partners.

• Assess garment fit, balance, construction, and overall quality

• Create, maintain, and revise technical packages, including measurements, construction details, grading, tolerances, and fit standards.

• Partner with Design, Product Development, Sourcing, and Manufacturing to preserve design intent while meeting cost, quality, and delivery goals.

• Communicate directly with overseas vendors to resolve fit, construction, and production issues.

• Review pre-production samples help ensure consistency through bulk production.

Technical Designer Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Technical Design, or a related field; equivalent experience will also be considered.

• 5–8+ years of technical design experience within apparel, MUST include children’s experience

• Strong knowledge of garment construction, patternmaking, grading, fit, and production processes.

• Experience creating detailed technical specifications and measurement charts.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Adobe Illustrator. PLM A plus

• Excellent communication, organization, problem-solving, and time-management skills.

• A detail-oriented, collaborative approach with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.