Pair of Thieves is hiring: Production Manager in Culver City
Pair of Thieves, Culver City, CA, US
Pair of Thieves is seeking a Production Manager to oversee the product lifecycle: complete developed product through vendor execution. This role is responsible for and integral to purchase order issuance, vendor management and communication, data management within the PoT ERP, and cross-functional collaboration to support a seamless execution strategy. WIP tracking, product costing, invoice reconciliation, packaging compliance, and reporting, are central to day-to-day management. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential; cross-functional reliance and collaboration are key success factors.
What You'll Do
Production management
- Vendor capacity planning
- Purchase order issuance and on-going management to meet “on time” metrics; work in process (WIP) management & reporting
- Oversee channel / retailer-specific packaging and label requirements are met
- In-season issue resolution: quality, schedule, shipped shortages/overages
- Manage sample requests/tracking
Financial management
- Manage product costing process; ensure accurate costs by channel and distribution
- Confirm any / all VAS requirements/requests
- Confirm packaging material costs by product, vendor, origin
- Manage PoT Standard Cost Calculator
- Set up ID#s on Finance file
- Invoice reconciliation; Send 943 when invoices are submitted from the factories
Operations coordination
- Send weekly in-transit files to internal teams
- Track late POs for Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reporting
- Send necessary documents such as 832 to ensure Pos are received properly
- Style master management in PoTR ERP; prepack set-up
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum 3 years of experience in apparel sourcing & production
- Experience with production and fulfillment for Walmart & Target (and commensurate big box retailers)
- Excellent organizational skills & attention to detail
- Demonstrated strong communication skills: written and verbal; local and overseas
- Experience working in ERP system(s)
- Experience working in industry PLM system(s); Centric PLM experience a plus
- Intermediate to advanced Excel Skills (V-Lookups, Formulas, Pivot tables, Sumif etc)
- Highly motivated, and curious; adaptable, flexible, with strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Educational experience to include bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field
- Must be a team player & collaborator
Why Pair of Thieves
- Fast-paced, high-growth environment where your work makes a real impact
- A culture that values creativity, humor, and getting things done
- Opportunity to grow and learn in the apparel industry with a brand that’s disrupting the basics game
- Competitive pay, benefits, and (obviously) free socks & underwear