Product Development & Production Manager

Job Description

Fabletics is currently looking for a Product Development + Production Manager.

How Do You Fit In? 

As the Product Development + Production Manager, you will be responsible for the full product life cycle, from developing styles from concept through execution in production for Denim. You will collaborate closely with the design, merchandising, logistics, and quality assurance teams to bring new collections to life while optimizing production processes for maximum efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Key functions include cost engineering, trim development, buy placement, purchase order tracking, and monitoring quality to ensure product is produced on time and according to Fabletics standards for vendor compliance. The ideal candidate is a resourceful problem-solver who can collaborate well and build processes as we scale the business.

This position will report to the Director, Production.

What you will do:

• Use PLM to create and send tech packs to factories for costing and development.
• Manage Vendor and internal seasonal cost entry within Centric meeting critical milestones.
• Cost engineer garments and negotiate with vendors to achieve target IMU’s
• Develop trims to meet functional and aesthetic design requirements; maintain seasonal trims libraries physically and in PLM
• Request and track prototypes in the correct construction and color for key design meetings
• Request and track wear test samples for new styles
• Track wash approvals, develop and enforce shade bands
• Send monthly buys to vendors -- resending as needed to capture changes and late adds
• Manage daily communication with vendors to ensure they have everything needed to proceed to production, bubbling up issues along with suggested solutions to the Director of Production.  
• Understand transit times and lead times for each shipping lane to plan XFDs and negotiate on-time deliveries.
• Purchase Order (PO) Management/Tracking – oversee PO creation with an off-shore team, ensuring POs are accurate and reflect all changes.
• Send vendor PO recaps to verify receipt of accurate POs
• Report shortages/overages exceeding 5% to Merchandising and Planning, adjusting POs accordingly.
• Execute style changes with vendors, ensuring that impacts on delivery and cost are communicated to internal stakeholders.
• Ensure that all products meet our quality standards by conducting development testing and reviewing QA inspection reports as well as garment test reports before goods ship. 
• Review vendor compliance chargebacks for late bookings, handovers

What you can bring:

• 5+ years of production experience in fashion or apparel manufacturing. Experience in Denim preferred.
• 3+ years of experience working in PLM and purchase order creation systems
• Bachelor’s degree in business, apparel manufacturing, or product development
• Experience in denim manufacturing is strongly preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills    
• Proficiency in MS Excel, with the ability to use lookup functions and create pivot tables
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask, prioritizing as needed to meet deadlines
• Able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a high level of collaboration
• Experience with both domestic and overseas vendors is preferred
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus

Compensation & Total Rewards: 

At Fabletics, we believe work and life should fit together! We continue to build a culture of flexibility, to empower you to do your best and put yourself first. Our Total Rewards program rewards employees for their hard work, supporting their health, well-being, families, and ultimately their life journey. Total Rewards at Fabletics includes:  

-Hybrid Work Schedule*   

-Discretionary Paid Time Off*   

-Summer Fridays*   

-Healthcare Plans   

-Employee Discounts   

-401k   

-Annual Bonus Program   

-Equity Program*   

-And More   

*Varied for retail and fulfillment roles  

The annual base salary range for this position is from $89,100-$100,000. The range provided includes the base salary that Fabletics expects to pay for the role. Offered base salary will be dependent on factors including the scope and complexity of the role, candidate’s related work experience, subject matter expertise and work location.  

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