Senior Director of Production & Sourcing, Wholesale Apparel

Job Description

Job Description

PREMIER BRANDS GROUP HOLDINGS

Iconic by Nature, Exceptional by Design

Premier Brands Group Holdings, A Global Leader in Apparel, Jewelry and Accessories Design

Driven by excellence and innovative talent, Premier Brands Group is a leading, global apparel group of iconic brands, offering a diverse portfolio in denim, women’s apparel, and jewelry.

Premier Brands Group is comprised of three distinct businesses that create top-tier brands for the discerning consumer. One Jeanswear Group designs and distributes a distinguished portfolio of branded and private label Jeanswear throughout North America.

An apparel industry leader for 30+ years, The Kasper Group has remained committed to excellence in offering iconic brands and relevant womenswear designs.

The Jewelry Group has a 20+ year legacy of developing, sourcing and selling elevated fashion jewelry pieces, with a design-centric point of view. Our legacy is rooted in our rich portfolio of the most covetable denim, apparel, jewelry and accessories brands in the world. Each respective group is Iconic by Nature and Exceptional by Design.

We are currently seeking a Senior Director of Production; Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

 

• Work with and cultivate relationships with all cross functional teams (sales, planning, tech, fabric, design/product development, overseas vendors/factory agents and offices)
• Manage the activities of the production team adjusting to changing priorities
• Manage production, negotiate critical dates for time and action, and approval process for each style
• Monitor and adhere to the established Time and Action Calendar
• Daily communication with overseas and internal departments to resolve issues that could affect deliveries
• Identify opportunities to enhance efficiencies in the production department
• Address logistical concerns with internal departments and overseas office, vendors, agents
• Keep senior production team updated on issues that could impact quality and or delivery
• Communicate with all internal and external departments on issues that could affect production calendar
• Partner with sales regarding delivery extensions as needed
• Provide guidance and leadership to production associates
• Assess and communicate core job responsibilities to direct reports
• Mentor associates to enhance their growth
• Manage production, negotiate critical dates for time and action, and approval process for each style
• Create memos on shortages and overages
• Resolve and coordinate production issues by communicating with design, Sales, and Tech Design
• Monitor weekly WIP reports from factories /vendors
• Review and approve shipment extensions.
• Approve vessel bookings with Import department