Production & Sourcing Manager - Woven Tops

Position Statement:Christopher and Banks is searching for a Production & Sourcing Manager who will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing plans in partnership with the buyer for all non-denim categories along with delivering quality product on time and at the right price. Essential Position Responsibilities:·  Identify and research new suppliers, factories, and new countries for production to ensure all sourcing needs are met.  (All costing, social compliance, factory assessment, quality control and country of origin.)·  Initial sourcing of fabric, finishes and washes for all wovens, non-denim products.·  Work and partners with vendors on seasonal capacities and develop a chase strategy for immediate needs.·  Place fabric and raw materials projections with vendors and mills.·  Negotiate price and ensure all mark up goals are met.·  Monitor and evaluate vendor performance.  Ensure all objectives are met.·  Work with vendors on preproduction set ups and problem solve all production issues as it arise to ensure all deliveries are on time.·  Weekly production updates with buyers.·  Resolve all vendor disputes – claims, RTV, fabric and trim liabilities.·  Mentor and coach subordinates to drive results.·  Management and leadership to Production and Sourcing Assistants.·  Primary contact in the supplier relationship.·  Consolidate woven fabric buys between divisions to ensure best cost.·  Source and approve all trims for production.·  Flexible to travel based on business demands and relationship building with all suppliers. Qualifications/Skills:·  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience·  5+ years experience in Sourcing, preferably in apparel, with 1+ year of managerial/leadership  experience.·  Working knowledge in woven fabrics, washes and finishes·  Proven ability to work within retail (production, merchandising, planning) or manufacturing environment·  Exceptionally strong problem solving and negotiation skills·  Demonstrated ability to work in multi-cultural environment·  Strong written and verbal communication skills·  Analytical and statistical aptitude·  Working knowledge of apparel costing in the manufacturing and wet process·  Established network·  Strong project management ability·  Strong PC skills