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Our client, an apparel company, is looking for a Production Director to join their team in NYC!
Responsibilities Lead global production strategy from development through delivery, ensuring product quality, on-time execution, and alignment with business objectives. Oversee sourcing and vendor management, negotiating costs, MOQs, lead times, and terms to optimize margins while maintaining product integrity. Partner closely with Design, Sales, and Sourcing teams to ensure product feasibility, cost targets, and calendar adherence across all categories. Manage production budgets, margins, and financial reporting, providing clear analysis and recommendations to the VP for buy approvals. Travel domestically and internationally as needed to factories and vendors to support production, sourcing initiatives, and relationship management. Qualifications 8+ years of apparel production experience, with proven leadership at a Director or senior management level. Strong expertise in product development, sourcing, and vendor negotiation, with a deep understanding of costing and margin management. Hands-on experience working with factories in China and Bangladesh; established vendor relationships strongly preferred. Financially savvy with the ability to analyze costs, margins, and production efficiencies, and confidently report to executive leadership. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and collaborative, with the ability to manage multiple programs and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities Lead global production strategy from development through delivery, ensuring product quality, on-time execution, and alignment with business objectives. Oversee sourcing and vendor management, negotiating costs, MOQs, lead times, and terms to optimize margins while maintaining product integrity. Partner closely with Design, Sales, and Sourcing teams to ensure product feasibility, cost targets, and calendar adherence across all categories. Manage production budgets, margins, and financial reporting, providing clear analysis and recommendations to the VP for buy approvals. Travel domestically and internationally as needed to factories and vendors to support production, sourcing initiatives, and relationship management. Qualifications 8+ years of apparel production experience, with proven leadership at a Director or senior management level. Strong expertise in product development, sourcing, and vendor negotiation, with a deep understanding of costing and margin management. Hands-on experience working with factories in China and Bangladesh; established vendor relationships strongly preferred. Financially savvy with the ability to analyze costs, margins, and production efficiencies, and confidently report to executive leadership. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and collaborative, with the ability to manage multiple programs and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.