Production Manager - Vancouver, Canada - OAK+FORT

OAK+FORT

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

OAK + FORT is brought together by a passionate group of people with a natural bond over an aesthetic vision that radiates throughout the collections.

Fueled by the purpose to enhance and explore our own personal style—we authentically embody a place where individuality and uniqueness are celebrated.

An ever-evolving point of view, joy in self-expression, and quality are central to our contemporary philosophy

***The Production Manager oversees the operations and vendors to ensure our production process is optimized. This position also plays a strategic role in spearheading and implementing production strategies to support business growth and development. As a people manager, the Production Manager is responsible to ensure its departmental KPIs are met.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategize with the HOGS on Seasonal Sourcing Strategies setting AUC goals and supply/demand needs
Develop the Strategic Sourcing Direction that supports corporate initiatives and business needs including cost, leadtimes and risk management
Ensure timely execution of product development and sourcing strategies while serving as the primary leader between all business partners and the global supply chain
Set category cost (margin) targets along with negotiation strategies for implementation; sign off on all costs
Drive product development calendar timelines to ensure corporate milestones and business needs are being met
Sign off on all vendor allocation
Identify and implement opportunities to reduce leadtimes and costs
Manage vendor relationships, including facilitating negotiation of major chargebacks and delivery issues
Participate in developing the Strategic Sourcing Direction that supports corporate initiatives
Own the execution of the category product development and sourcing strategies while serving as the primary contact between Design, Merchant, Planning and Suppliers
Identify product engineering opportunities through fabric, garment construction, vendor/mill or country alternatives to meet IMU and speedtomarket goal while keeping design and brand integrity
Develop costing strategies and review final costs for all styles to meet and excee IMU goal expectations
Drive product development timelines to ensure calendar deliverables and dates are being met
Own capacity planning with supply chain to ensure capacities meet volume forecasts
Identify and implement opportunities to reduce leadtimes and support chase strategies
Initiate seasonal hindsights with HOGS align on supply chain category strategies

REQUIREMENTS

5+ years of experience in nonapparel (Home, accessories and jewelry) Sourcing & Production management (Product development responsibility is also key, not a "plus.")
Has managed a crossapparelcategory team of people.
Experience is in Apparel Specialty Retail
A strong and proven leader and performer.
Strong verbal and written communication skills. Be clear, concise and direct.
Strong knowledge of fabrics in your cateogory(s) of expertise along with manufacturing standards for apparel and/or accessory/jewelry/home furnishings related categories
Proven experience in developing and maintaining longterm relationships and negotiating strategic agreements to ensure constant cost and quality improvements
Understand branded specialty retail
Overseas and domestic manufacturing experience a must
Work independently and be flexible in a fastpaced business environment
Excellent analytical as well as interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Ability to problem solve and prioritize tasks in order of importance
Well organized, selfstarter, and multitask oriented
Confidence and experience in PLM webbased product lifecycle software

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