Banana Republic Job Opening: Associate Production Mgr.

Title: ASSOCIATE PRODUCTION MGR - Banana Republic (Belts & Sml Leather Goods)

Code: 00E5

Organization: Gap Inc.

Category: Category - Bags/Accessories

Function: Product Management

Region: NY Metro

Description: ASSOCIATE PRODUCTION MANAGER, Banana Republic Men's and Women's Belts & Small Leather Goods

DESCRIPTION:

• Management of production time lines, reviewing reports and recommending solutions to exceptions
• Develop time and action calendars for all programs managed
• Work with New York pre-production team to develop production ready samples for quarterly design presentations
• Work closely with all vendors and agent offices to ensure that monthly production capacity is utilized and recommend appropriate action when issues arise
• Monitor production status of all programs by season
• Track shipments from vendor to distribution center
• Assist Manager in placement strategy and follow-up by recommending product placement plan and action plan for chase
• Support costing process by creating and distributing packages, issuing spreadsheets for tracking and conducting initial negotiation
• Analyze test reports, making recommendations to manager and communicating exceptions to SF and vendors
• Assist Manger in managing flow
• Assist Manager in fabric reservation
• Confirm fabric and trim with mills
• Coordinate and lead weekly production meetings with SF global production
• Develop relationships with mentors, peers and all sourcing channels
• Assist manager in developing bench strength and serve as mentor to assistants

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented with strong follow through; organize and prioritize multiple projects
• Have a sense of urgency in managing time and accomplishing tasks
• Demonstrate proactive problem solving skills
• Use basic retail math needed to determine costs, margins and turn
• Create and maintain a cooperative team environment that promotes high performance standards and attainment of goals
• Ability to react to change• Ability to solicit feedback for self-development
• Make effective presentations
• Must be computer literate (excel, word, etc)
• Ability to manage work according to deadlines
• Excellent time management skills
• Basic costing and negotiation skill
• College degree preferred
• 3-5 years experience w/apparel production management

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