Merchandise Production Manager
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Burbank, CAThis was removed by the employer on 3/6/2018 12:36:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
Production Manager
The Production Sales Manager is responsible for running the production for web and tour merchandising business. The Production Manager is also responsible for, data entry, and work flow system support which includes sourcing merchandise items online, accessing art files, creating PO's, tracking production schedule and tracking shipments. The right candidate be ready and willing to aid in the growth of our business channels.
Job Description/ Responsibilities:
• Own vendor relationships (domestic/International) and manage all production related deliverables including processing work orders, creating purchase orders, submitted creative assets, vendor proofs, sampling, product quality control and press checks as required per project
• Manage the production schedule and track daily
• Manage separations and the freelance separator
• Handle logistics/shipping for all web and supply order
• Check inventory on needed apparel blank
• Create production quotes, manage accurate estimates for all outside costs including pre-production samples, apparel blanks, printing costs and specs
• Manage budgets, project costs and submit POs for approval
• Negotiate competitive bids with vendors (domestic/international)
• Stay current on apparel trends and brands
• Participate in team meetings
• Source special projects and various merchandise items for special projects
• Seek out new vendors, and build/uphold those relationships + new vendor setup in FDM4
• Item and art # creation in FDM4
• Identify, troubleshoot and resolve production-related issues and notify teams when project launches are at risk
• Serve as production liaison between the Artist Relations, Web and Wholesale/Retail teams.
Required Competencies/ Skills:
• Customer focused at all times
• Strong organizational, time management and attention to detail
• Must have flexibility to sometimes work early mornings, late evenings and some weekends (depends on seasonal projects and promotions)
• Strong knowledge in domestic & import production
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to maintain focus and accuracy in fast moving environment and time-sensitive deadlines
• Priority setting and multitasking skills is a must
• Strong communication skills (both verbal & written)
• Willingness to take direction
• Team Player with great attitude
• Negotiation skills
• EDI experience a plus but not required
• FDM4 experience a plus but not required
Required Competencies/ Skills:
• Ability to represent Company with client and vendor partners
• Must have strong organizational, time management and attention to detail
• Must have flexibility to sometimes work longer days and some weekends (depends on seasonal projects and promotions);
• Ability to maintain focus and accuracy in fast moving/high stress environment
• Priority setting, multitasking skills and creative problem solving skills a must
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
• Willingness to take direction
• Team Player