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This role would suit someone who has experience in a similar role and looking for an opportunity to develop their career with a premium Australian Brand
The Apparel Production Manager ensures the brand achieves sales and profit targets through the management of the production process in line with the CTP and agreed budget.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and update the Critical Time Path in consultation and agreement with the Creative Director, Planning Manager and General Manager.
Drive timeline to ensure team members are aware of work to be completed within the critical path (all design, development and order management related activities).
Ensure CTP is met through management of team capacity and addressing any issues or delays immediately.
Place and negotiate best costs for all orders.
Liaise with suppliers to ensure a thorough cost analysis and negotiation for all orders.
Communicate with suppliers daily by email and phone calls to develop the product and follow up on all queries.
Analyse suppliers capacity to meet the critical path and foresee any delays, creating contingent plans.
Visit suppliers and factories to ensure continual quality improvement where necessary.
Continually train and develop the Production Coordinator for future succession and talent planning.
Monitor and be responsible for guiding the development plan for the Production Coordinator.
Conduct new supplier social compliance auditing (along with Myer team).
Conduct existing supplier social compliance auditing renewal yearly (along with Myer).
Qualifications
10 years production experience.
Mandarin speaking is a bonus.
Excel proficiency, AP21 or PLM experience.
Minimum 3 years managing production for a design-led brand.
Relevant qualification would be advantageous, otherwise significant relevant experience.
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Production, Manufacturing, and Design
Industries: Retail Apparel and Fashion and Apparel Manufacturing
Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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