Associate Production Manager

Job Description

Fabletics is currently looking for a Associate Production Manager.

How Do You Fit In? 

As the Associate Production Manager, you will be responsible for the styles execution in production. You will collaborate closely with the design, merchandising, logistics, and quality assurance teams to optimize production processes for maximum efficiencies. Key functions include 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 Merchandise Production Manager

What You Will Do:

• Request and track pps in the correct construction and color for key client meetings

• 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.

• Ensure that products meet labelling requirements for the

• Review vendor compliance chargebacks for late bookings, handovers

What You Can Bring:
 

• 3+ years of production experience in fashion or apparel manufacturing

• 3+ years of experience working purchase order creation systems

• Bachelor’s degree in business, apparel manufacturing, or product development

• Strong written and verbal communication skills    

• High 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

Where We Are:

• This role will be based in our El Segundo Headquarters  

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, fulfillment and fully remote roles. 

The annual base salary range for this position is from $64,600-$85,000. 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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