Apparel Production Manager

Kidrobot is looking for an Apparel Production Manager to track and direct the company's apparel production process from development though delivery. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Sourcing and establishing relationships with new vendors for knits, wovens, and sweater production in the US, South America, Mexico, Asia. 
• Oversee logistical aspects of all product movements, internationally and domestically 
• Analyze all business transportation needs and identify logistical/financial opportunities 
• Handle daily correspondence with sourcing offices, factories, liaise with design as needed. 
• Review tech packages to determine allocation of product, pre-costing, wholesale/retail estimates. Suggest more efficient development to ensure most aggressive costs within quality parameters. 
• Negotiate all FOB and LDP prices, then analyze and own gross margins for both wholesale and retail divisions to meet an established budget. 
• Manage inventory and track development of all trim to meet target production dates. Negotiate pricing of all trim and determine trim purchase quantity. 
• Maintain and improve WIP charts to effectively communicate with all departments and to coordinate the resolution of outstanding issues, maintain weekly agendas for WIP meetings- including tracking on-time delivery and PO completion rates. 
• Approve all top of production samples; establish processes to ensure that all production meets high quality standards. Coordinate quality inspections with fulfillment center. 
•Directly supervise a team. 

REQUIREMENTS 
• Bachelors Degree 
• 7 years minimum in sourcing and production. Technical knowledge a plus. 
• Supervisory experience. 
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (advanced Excel skills), Mac. 
• Must work well under pressure, be detail oriented, meticulous, take-charge indvidual with strong communication, analytical and computer skills. 

Though enthusiasm is generally encouraged, please do not follow-up with phone calls to our office or inquire about this position at any Kidrobot retail store. The position is available immediately. Pay is commensurate with experience. 


[ About Kidrobot ] 

Founded by designer Paul Budnitz in 2002, Kidrobot is the world’s premier creator and retailer of limited edition art toys and apparel. The products sold at Kidrobot merge urban street trends and pop art to produce limited edition, collectible toys and apparel. Many Kidrobot products feature unique collaborations with famous artists from backgrounds of graffiti, fine art, industrial design, graphic design, illustration and music. 

Kidrobot operates four store-galleries, one at 126 Prince Street in SoHo, New York City, a second at 1512 Haight Street in San Francisco, a third at 7972 Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles, and a fourth at 638 Collins Avenue in Miami Beach, Florida. Kidrobot is also online at  http://www.kidrobot.com