Manager, Sourcing & Production

WHAT IS THE BRAND?

Mashburn is an Atlanta-based apparel and lifestyle brand launched in 2007 with a single passion: taking care of people. The company designs, manufactures, and markets a nationally recognized assortment of menswear (Sid Mashburn) and womenswear (Ann Mashburn) alongside other high-quality, iconic brands. We want to be the world's go-to omnichannel lifestyle shop - a place that embodies service and style, accessibility, and luxury, and, for us, the very best of everything. Most excitingly, our story is still unfolding, and incredible growth opportunities lie ahead...

WHAT IS THE JOB?

As Manager of Sourcing & Production, you will work with the Product Develop Teams to deliver maximum productivity, flexibility, and responsiveness to business needs while staying true to our product core values: Quality, Service, Integrity, and Value. This position is ideal for a highly multi-functional, "roll up your sleeves," entrepreneurial professional who has demonstrated excellent thought, people, and process leadership.

WHAT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITIES?

• Responsible for the on-time supply of manufactured goods and raw materials, meeting and exceeding the Company's quality standards and IMU expectations.
• Accountable for the successful outcome of any order placed, including quality, timely delivery, and end cost to the Company.
• Work closely with cross functional teams to ensure the execution of the Product Development Calendar (at Seasonal and Store Set levels).
• Drive and execute the Seasonal Production Plan.
• Responsible for WIP report management & Time & Action Calendar.
• Effectively communicate any critical issues related to order placement, or vendor performance, to Senior Management and key cross-functional partners at all times.
  • Take necessary actions to resolve issues, always being collaborative and transparent.
• Build strong cross-functional and vendor relationships through excellent oral and written communication & interpersonal skills.
• Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency of production & sourcing processes.
• Drive the cost analysis, building of the history data base, and negotiate at placement stage for CMT and Full Package, to meet financial targets as the Company grows.
• Manage the Company's liabilities to maintain them at reasonable levels and to ensure their accuracy and integrity. Partner with Design and Merchandising to strategize prompt utilization.
• Manage chargebacks to vendors and RTVs.
• Validate HTS classification with the Company's Freight Forwarders.
• Ensure the Company is in compliance with all duty and taxation regulations.
• Work with SVP of Product to allocate styles based on vendor's capabilities, capacities, performance, and profitability.
• Communicate and build consensus with all manufacturers on the seasonal calendars.
• Partner with Vendors on the production plan at category and style level.
• Serve as a liaison for the day-to-day operations with vendors to ensure that all activities related to product development, costing, production planning, manufacturing and shipping flow efficiently.
• Partner with the Raw Materials Team to monitor that fabrics and materials deliver on time for the execution of the vendor's production plan.
• Drive resolutions of production issues during the manufacturing cycle by teaming up with the Design and Merchandising Teams.
• Negotiate capacities to execute both BSR programs and the Seasonal Production Plan.
• Evaluate vendor's performance using the Vendor Scorecard on a quarterly basis.
• Identify, evaluate and recommend reliable sources that meet quality, service and cost efficiency expectations. When required, execute dual sourcing.

WHAT ARE THE ESSENTIALS?

• 5+ years of experience in Production, Sourcing and Manufacturing.
• Complete knowledge of the product development process, from initial Design Concept to final production, as well as strong vendor management experience.
• Well versed in costing by vendor & location.
• Understanding of yields and garment construction.
• Proven track record in developing long-term relationships and negotiating strategic agreements to ensure on-time, in-full deliveries that meet and exceed quality standards and margin goals.
• Strong understanding of the technical aspect of Apparel/Footwear manufacturing.
• Strong influence, negotiating, and analytical skills as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High degree of comfort in a start up environment, and a determination to think outside of the box for solutions.
• Anything is possible attitude.
• Exceptional attention to detail, follow-through and organizational skills are critical.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and functions in an entrepreneurial organization.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills & ability to be proactive, collaborative, and a transparent team player when providing solutions.
• Must be a self-motivator & self-starter.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Reflect our core values of Hopeful, Helpful, Hospitable, Hard Work, Nimble and Humble.