Fashion Nova is an inclusive fashion-forward and trend-driven apparel and lifestyle brand that celebrates all dimensions of confidence. We use our platform to spread positivity with brands for women, men, curve, luxe, sport, swim, beauty, and kids. We are obsessed with creating the best experience available for our customers and employees.
Fashion Nova was built on the backbone of individuality and inclusiveness. Our brands are worn and celebrated worldwide by customers, celebrities, and influencers because of our uniquely creative and talented employees.
Role Overview
The Assistant Manager, Product Development & Production is responsible for supporting the Product Development team with sample and purchase order organization. You will organize, count, and assess how many samples are in the Product Development queue, will schedule fit appointments with the vendors and models and will assist with the TOP coordination as needed.
Responsibilities
Ensures all vendors are compliant
Maintains purchasing, scheduling and inventory control for all vendors
Oversees purchasing and scheduling for goods
Coordinate with PO admin to manage purchase order setup, including size breakdowns to distribute to vendors
Alongside the Vice President, Vendor Strategy, assist with final cost negotiation once orders have been passed
Tracks top of production samples ensure that they are received in a timely manner and meet quality expectations
Maintains Production Steps throughout the Company Calendar, collect and manage weekly WIP reports
Ensures Production Coordinator receives packing slips, update WIP report, and track open balances
Advises cross functional teams on delivery/margin challenges as they arise
Monitors factory ship dates
Manages cost sheet with cross functional team from proto, SMS to Production stage
Builds department’s work-in-process report from pre-production through production
Drives weekly cross functional meetings covering pre-production and production deliverables
Troubleshoots with key personnel on problematic styles before they become larger issues
Actively review sales bookings against cancel dates and production in distribution center dates
Alert Leadership of problems and resolutions as they arise
Role Requirements
Basic understanding of Google Suite and Microsoft Office
Must have excellent time-management and organization skills, consistently achieving deadlines
Strong follow-up skills
Team player and open to dialogue
Must be able to effectively communicate in person and via email
Attention to detail
High ability to work both independently and collaboratively, efficiently, and quickly with superior quality
Ability to organize, prioritize, and pivot projects in a dynamic environment
Flexible thinker with the ability to make sound independent decisions
AFA or AA in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or related field, or equivalent work experience
English, additional language(s) an advantage
Schedule of this position: Monday – Friday | Core business hours | Onsite
Benefits
Formalized career paths
Flat management platform
Manager Training Academy
Creative Development Internship Program
Fashion Nova Cares Program
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
401k match, with immediate vesting upon eligibility
Stocked kitchens with gratis snacks and drinks
Weekly catered lunches
Summer Fridays at Headquarters
Team bonding events and programs
Employee discounts
Fashion Nova, LLC, and subsidiaries thereof, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are steadfast in our commitment to equal employment opportunities and pledge that these objectives are reflected in all aspects of our daily operations. We will continue to recruit, hire, train, and advance in employment qualified individuals in all job titles without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected veteran, criminal history, or status as an individual with a disability; and shall not discriminate against any individual, any such characteristic, nor any other classification protected by local, state and|or federal law.
NOTICE AT COLLECTION
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Product Management and Marketing
Industries
Retail Apparel and Fashion
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