Job Description

Our client, an elevated childrenswear apparel manufacturer is seeking a Production & Sourcing Manager to join their Denim team in NYC!

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the full production lifecycle from initial development through final production and delivery.
• Manage production across multiple factories and international sourcing partners.
• Lead costing and negotiations to achieve competitive pricing while maintaining product quality and design integrity.
• Develop and maintain production calendars, ensuring key milestones and delivery dates are met.
• Partner closely with overseas factories and quality teams to monitor production and resolve issues.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Design, Sales, and other internal teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Review tech packs and identify potential production, construction, costing, or development concerns.
• Understand the cost implications of design and material changes and recommend solutions that balance creative direction with commercial goals.
• Ensure vendor and factory compliance requirements and documentation remain current.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with factories, vendors, and suppliers.
• Troubleshoot production challenges and proactively identify solutions.
• Travel internationally to factories and sourcing partners as needed.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of apparel production and sourcing experience.
• Strong background in children’s apparel , including denim.
• Experience with denim and woven product is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of overseas production, costing, sourcing, and vendor management.
• Experience managing high-volume product and complex production calendars.
• Excellent negotiation, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong proficiency in Excel.
• Experience working with major retailers or mass-market accounts is a plus.

Salary: $120,000k-$130,000k commensurate with experience

Hybrid, 4 days on site

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