Production Manager --Apparel Job at Noi Solutions in New York

We are a fully vertical, strategic apparel manufacturing and sourcing company with owned factories in Asia. We work with major retailers from design to production in cut and sew knits and sweaters. The Production & Account Manager is responsible for supporting client account needs from product development and costing to delivery. Responsibilities of the Production & Account Manager Manage the production process and product development from initial design pass off to product shipment High-volume account management Responsible for costing, calendar management and production related processes Collaborate with mills, factories, wash houses, and trim suppliers on product development from concept through shipment Responsible for maintaining all trackers and WIP reports created by internal team while ensuring data integrity Analyze all tracking reports for season completed by factory partners, anticipating and highlighting issues Daily communication with owned factories Facilitate and manage timely approval of all components in accordance with time & action calendars to support on-time deliveries Timely communication and follow-up with accounts on submit & sampling approvals Manage large number of pre-production submits and samples Oversee accurate and efficient distribution of all incoming packages to accounts Negotiate costs and delivery with suppliers and accounts Process account orders, and record and convey account requests for PO changes with factory Ensure prompt resolution of all production related issues · Create and present seasonal development/ trend opportunities to accounts ~ Assist with special projects as needed preferably in Men’s & Women’s Cut & Sew Knits ~ Experience supporting high-volume accounts—department store and big box retailer experience preferred ~ Experience in managing a minimum of 2 direct reports ~ Well-organized professional with advance planning and prioritization skills, including the ability working on multiple projects at the same time ~Previous experience with fabric and trim development, including working with mills, factories, trim suppliers, and wash houses ~ Proactive, resourceful problem solver, with ability to deliver solutions to account base and leadership ~ Ability to manage extensive daily communication with multiple departments of account ~ Superior written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills to establish trustworthy relationships with accounts, suppliers, and factory colleagues ~ Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Applications, Google, and PLM ~ Advanced experience with Microsoft Excel formulas, pivot tables, and VLOOKUPs ~ Bachelor’s Degree