Senior Manager, Production - Sportswear

THE PURPOSE: The Sr. Production Manager is responsible for establishing, developing, and directing the production strategy for the Sportswear product category and effectively directing the business relationships with finished product suppliers and our agents to leverage lower costs and reduced lead time without sacrificing quality. Hire, train, and develop a team to manage the business to improve gross margin, on-time delivery of samples, and provide exceptional customer service. Department: Corp HO Location: 63000 - Production Description The Sr. Production Manager is responsible for establishing, developing, and directing the production strategy for the Sportswear product category and effectively directing the business relationships with finished product suppliers and our agents to leverage lower costs and reduced lead time without sacrificing quality. Hire, train, and develop a team to manage the business to improve gross margin, on-time delivery of samples, and provide exceptional customer service. THE ROLE (what You Are Accountable For) Promotes adherence of the product pipeline calendar by ensuring efficient collaboration and coordination between cross-functional partners, including Design, R&D, Merchandising and Materials. Embodies the high standards of the Sourcing and Production department and actively represents the department in all calendar checkpoints and major milestone meetings. Delivers the highest quality product within sample and production deadlines by proactively planning, coordinating, and managing external sources while identifying and addressing issues that may impact timelines or cost. Protects True Religion's information integrity and ability to report by ensuring that all system maintenance and reconciliation for purchasing is complete and accurate. Assures that True Religion's margin and financial goals for product cost throughout the pipeline are understood and achieved by monitoring, reporting, and influencing cross-functional decision-making. Reinforces True Religion's core values by engaging all internal and external partners with a high degree of professionalism and exhibits confidence and resourcefulness when faced with challenges. Creates a collaborative and positive team environment that encourages authentic and transparent contribution. Develop and nurture strong partnerships with vendors, driving business results and inspiring a culture of transparency, collaboration, and accountability. Maintain IMU, style adoption, fabric projections. Fabric liability reporting. Maintain style/purchase order files, including accountability for PO revisions. Management of production timelines, reviewing reports and recommending solutions to exceptions Initiate proactive external communications with vendors to ensure that sampling, pre-production and production processes are on schedule to ensure the timely shipment of orders. Monitor status of purchase orders to ensure on order and delivery exception report refect correct dates and comments. Initiate proactive internal communication for changes impacting other areas of responsibility e.g. pre-ticketing, payments or ship dates. Work directly with Merchants on reorders and delivery flow alterations. Develop time and action calendars for all programs managed. Management of production timelines, reviewing reports and recommending solutions to exceptions Managing & Operations Continuously review and lead team progress to identify opportunities to improve speed to market, product execution, and efficiency. Research new sources of manufacturing and industry best practices to ensure continual process improvement and long-term vision. Own communication of cross-functional updates relative to Sportswear, sourcing, production, fit processes, strategies, and findings. Strategy Assist in building the sourcing strategy in collaboration with Product Development, Design, Merchants and Inventory Management. Partner with product development / R&D / merchants to ensure the line that is developed and aligned with the brand pricing architecture. Financial Work with cross-functional business partners to enforce vendor policies that minimize and bring resolution to potential financial liabilities. Ensure Vendors are aligned on best practices that support True Religion’s cost management, product quality, and delivery requirements. Leadership Set the appropriate tone for the teams; effectively manage through periods of change with a positive attitude despite ambiguity and uncertainty. Develop skills and build knowledge within the organization to increase bench strength and future succession capability. Recruit, identify, develop, and retain talent that delivers performance excellence As a manager, serve as a leader of company culture, norms, and conduct Additional Role Information 8-10 years of experience in Production/Sourcing and/or Supply Chain roles of increasing scope, complexity, and leadership responsibility. Knowledge of apparel and non-apparel industry businesses, strategies, and how the competition operates in the marketplace. Ability to use this knowledge to inform and influence strategies. Knowledge of Production trade regulations, testing protocols, product integrity, production cycle timeline, fabric and garment construction. Apparel and fabric manufacturing economics and operations management (i.e., lead-times, transit times, garment and fabric construction and apparel manufacturing operations) Analytical and possesses computer skills and knowledge; ability to obtain information from systems. Ability to influence across multiple functions/areas/geographies. Effective problem-solving and negotiation skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to develop & implement strategies according to plans, monitor progress, and make the necessary adjustments to achieve objectives. Ability to anticipate and articulate future trends and consequences and respond with competitive and creative business solutions. Be aware of the impact and implications of decisions on other aspects of business. Ability to negotiate skillfully and resolve conflict in tough situations; win concessions without damaging relationships. Experience creating and maintaining a positive environment that promotes high performance standards and attainment of goals. True Religion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Applicable law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process. Please let us know if you require accommodation, and we will make appropriate arrangements. You can contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io with these requests. #J-18808-Ljbffr True Religion