URBN Associate Production Manager
Urban Outfitters, Inc. - Philadelphia, PA
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Manage the production process from order placement, through manufacturing and delivery of finished goods, to ensure the on time delivery of quality garments. Develop strategies to meet merchant expectations from both business and service perspectives.Develop and adhere to production calendars. Analyze results regularly to look for opportunities.Management of Supplier Base for a Corporate & Brand Perspective; review, maintain, and analyze all factory and brand reports highlighting areas of opportunity for improvements both internally and externally. Help develop and monitor production capacities for vendors on a monthly basis with the intent to book production space as requiredManage TOP process/standards including status of vendors with regards to the release shipments prior to TOP approval and make recommendations accordinglyManage QA process/standards in conjunction with the DC with regards to the release of shipments and make recommendations accordingly. Organize and implement a plan to suggest which suppliers can skip the QA step in the DC based on statistical performanceManage Shipping Compliance results in conjunction with the DC to ensure suppliers are following required procedures as detailed in the Routing Guides and train suppliers further that do not meet the requirement consistentlyAnalyze lead time results for both Bulk Productions & Reorders on a regular basis. Help establish standards; highlight and act upon opportunities within vendors lead timesManage the Time and Action Process:Be an expert in Production Lead-times globally and use the knowledge to challenge vendors, working to reduce when possible.Manage all chase and reorders for the brandAdvise appropriate deliveries for finalizationsManage all color and style assort dates with merchants to ensure both flexibility and on time deliveriesManage the 2nd & 3rd Bulk fittings to ensure all final fits are approved prior to target approval dateManagement of WIP:Manage the order placement process to ensure the best possible deliveries are acquiredSet place dates for merchants when requiredMonitor WIP for potential delivery issues—troubleshoot and offer workable strategic solutionsMonitor Production time & action dates and manage issues by exceptionManage other production related responsibilities such as chargebacks and fabric & trim liabilitiesEnsure PO procedure is followed by Merchant Team and deadlines are metPersonnel Management:Supervise the efforts of the production coordinators and assistantsResponsible for personnel duties regarding the team such as monitoring performance, training, providing motivation and constructive feedbackIdentify and develop staff for succession planningDevelop and execute cross-functional training activitiesAbility to work with all levels of ManagementAbility to think analytically and plan strategically to the needs of the businessStrong communication skills necessary to orchestrate the efforts of others, both inside and outside of the company, in order to achieve the desired end resultOrganization skills to handle multiple tasks and reports and complete them within deadlinesProblem predicting and problem solving skills that allow for a proactive approach to the businessEducation Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in fashion related fieldExperience Requirement: 5-7 years’ experience in apparel production and/or import business. URBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees. Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings and much more! For additional information visit www.urbn.com/work-with-us/benefitsURBN celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We believe strongly in fostering a safe, fair and respectful work environment. To ensure compliance with our non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, we offer anti-harassment training to managers and employees.
Created: 2024-10-19