POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for vendor relationship management and development, overseeing the production team and collaborating with suppliers to deliver custom merchandise timely at set costs. Provide leadership to the production team to ensure that purchase orders are created timely and correctly, pre-production samples are obtained, detailed spreadsheets are maintained and ensuring that accurate and timely shipping and billing is provided to customers. POSITION RESPONSIBLITIESManage Vendor RelationshipsAbility to take custom creations customer desires and then implement a production plan to create their merchandiseProduct knowledge to explain cost, production time and options to the Sales teamManage production schedule for on-time completionTake an active role in factory production planningIdentify and address key concerns that may alter or impact production scheduleManage shipping schedule for on-time deliveryManage the Production TeamProvide leadership and training to the Purchasing and Production CoordinatorsProvide training and oversight to ensure that purchase orders are prepared accurately and submitted timely for approvalEnsure that the Production team collaborates with other departments to establish customer, vendor and item recordsEstablish and maintain SOPs that the Production team utilizes to create and maintain detailed spreadsheetsAccurate, organized and consistent with SAP to allow efficient transfer of dataUp to date and in sync with open documentation (sales order, purchase order, delivery ticket and AR invoice) Supplier RelationshipsCreate and manage WIP report for tracking developmentDrive development process through frequent communication with global vendors during product lifecycleManage the development, sourcing and production of custom ordersCreate and maintain a standard pricelist for the company's core product linesAbility to envision the custom creations customer's desire and then implement a production plan to create their merchandiseProduct knowledge to provide cost, production and delivery time optionsReview and approve product specifications prior to submission to suppliers to obtain bidsRequire the Production team to obtain Pre-Production samplesCommunicate authorization to suppliers to start productionReview and approve orders for custom merchandise with overseas and stateside suppliersEstablish and maintain SOPs to ensure the timely shipping of orders by suppliersProduce SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) analysis to evaluate the company's competitive position and to develop strategic planningTravel abroad to meet with vendorsExplore new vendor opportunitiesQUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Required B.S. Degree, preferably in Supply Chain Management, Business Discipline, or Fashion Merchandising Experience: Minimum of 8 years of International Purchasing/Production and at least 5 years of management experienceSkills and Capabilities: Experience in negotiating with multiple vendors to meet specified budgetAbility to manage a team efficiently and effectivelyKnack for building strong relationships with vendorsExperience in global sourcing and managing product lifecyclesStrong verbal and written communicationMulti-taskingProblem solving skillsProficient computer skills required in Microsoft Office, specifically excel
