Associate Production Manager (On-Site)

About the Role

As Associate Production Manager, you will drive the execution of the development of product, assisting in the communication of all product needs to the cross-functional team. You will also help drive the Concept to Customer (CTC) process for a brand or category.

What You'll Do

• Execute production process from vendor award to in-store delivery
• Guide cross-functional team as a production expert
• Manage flex and contingency needs and replenishment with partners
• Obtain projections for capacity management
• Communicate development details and product confirmation with vendors
• Ensure seasonal calendar deadlines and milestones are met
• Own Timing and Action Calendar management
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to communicate time and action (TNA) and cost
• Drive on-time deliveries through strong process and partnership
• Train Production Coordinator and assist with meetings
• Lead vendor meetings and category sessions
• Guide product pre-development and cost engineering
• Align development with sourcing, materials and merchandising strategies
• Execute product development to meet business needs and cost guidance
• Track and report progress to meet corporate goals
• Additional tasks may be assigned

• Support cost execution through structured events (RFQ) and seasonal negotiation
• Execute cost analysis for owned brands or categories at the cost component level and or higher level of macro-economic impact
• Execute vendor selection and program award
• Drive partnerships with the cross-functional team to execute the sourcing strategies
• Assist in rolling up costing and sharing out with merchant/ design partners
• Work in conjunction with sourcing and cross-functional teams to facilitate new vendor onboarding or change in fulfillment types
• Facilitate cost proto meetings with design

• 2+ years of retail or product development experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Drive Office Suite
• Travel may be required

• Bachelor's degree
• Strong aptitude for math and knowledge of retail math
• Expert knowledge of product life cycle, process and supply chain