Production Manager Vince Camuto Footwear

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**THIS ROLE IS REMOTE, HOWEVER, YOU MUST BE ABLE TO COMMUTE TO OUR OFFICES IN NYC ON OCCASION FOR MEETINGS.

 

GENERAL SUMMARY:The Manager of Production oversees the entire production process from sales market to customer delivery. Works with the Director of Production or VP on building long-term strategic initiatives to guide the team. Responsible for factory order placement, scheduling and price negotiation. High level of independent judgment and decision making with factories and foreign offices. Accountable for obtaining brand margin goals and on time customer delivery. Uses advance knowledge and experiences to contribute ideas and viewpoints and best practices for department profitability.

 

REPORTS TO: Director of Sourcing & Production 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic partner and influencer to internal (design/sales/production team) and external stakeholders (vendors/wholesales/factories) to develop, manage and communicate production calendars that meet delivery needs.

• Negotiates and confirms first costs with factories, analyze duty and freight rates by style, estimate landed costs, generate and maintain gross margin analysis, confirm all factory deliveries.

• Manage 1 production coordinator. Ensure all customer service needs are met.

• Oversee factory approval/confirmation process to ensure on time production and delivery. Monitor factory production schedules and communicated any delays or improvements to sales.

• Determine best method of shipment to make on-time customer delivery. Communicates changes to customer and internal team.

• Identify opportunities to minimize duties, tariffs, and fees.

• Work with account coordinator team on inventory receipts into the NJDC, allocating and picking.

• Review, analyze and process any customer claims/RTV's

• Strategically plan seasonal buys/needs with overseas teams to reserve factory space and establish timing/action calendars.

• Oversee licensing approvals for branded lines.

 

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Knowledge of footwear constructions, product pricing, costs of components, tariffs and duties.

• High level of analytical and problem solving skills.

• Advanced level of Microsoft office suite, preferably excel.

• Must have the ability to interact with sales, customers, logistics, design, and credit teams while remaining flexible, proactive, and efficient.

• Must be organized and able to prioritize

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

 

EXPERIENCE:

*5+ years of experience in footwear and /or handbag pricing and production
 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

*3+ years of experience managing a team preferred  * Knowledge of ABS preferred 
 

EDUCATION:

*Bachelor's degree 
 

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