Manager, Sourcing & Production

WHAT IS THE BRAND?

Mashburn is an Atlanta-based apparel and lifestyle brand launched in 2007 with a single passion: taking care of people. The company designs, manufactures, and markets a nationally recognized assortment of menswear (Sid Mashburn) and womenswear (Ann Mashburn) alongside other high-quality, iconic brands. We want to be the world's go-to omnichannel lifestyle shop - a place that embodies service and style, accessibility, and luxury, and, for us, the very best of everything. Most excitingly, our story is still unfolding, and incredible growth opportunities lie ahead..

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WHAT IS THE JO

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As Manager of Sourcing & Production, you will work with the Product Develop Teams to deliver maximum productivity, flexibility, and responsiveness to business needs while staying true to our product core values: Quality, Service, Integrity, and Value. This position is ideal for a highly multi-functional, "roll up your sleeves," entrepreneurial professional who has demonstrated excellent thought, people, and process leadersh

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WHAT ARE THE RESPONSIBILIT

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  Responsible for the on-time supply of manufactured goods and raw materials, meeting and exceeding the Company's quality standards and IMU expectat
• ions.Accountable for the successful outcome of any order placed, including quality, timely delivery, and end cost to the Com
• pany.Work closely with cross functional teams to ensure the execution of the Product Development Calendar (at Seasonal and Store Set lev
• els).Drive and execute the Seasonal Production
• Plan.Responsible for WIP report management & Time & Action Cale
• ndar.Effectively communicate any critical issues related to order placement, or vendor performance, to Senior Management and key cross-functional partners at all t
• imes.Take necessary actions to resolve issues, always being collaborative and transpa
• rent.Build strong cross-functional and vendor relationships through excellent oral and written communication & interpersonal sk
• ills.Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency of production & sourcing proce
• sses.Drive the cost analysis, building of the history data base, and negotiate at placement stage for CMT and Full Package, to meet financial targets as the Company g
• rows.Manage the Company's liabilities to maintain them at reasonable levels and to ensure their accuracy and integrity. Partner with Design and Merchandising to strategize prompt utiliza
• tion.Manage chargebacks to vendors and
• RTVs.Validate HTS classification with the Company's Freight Forwar
• ders.Ensure the Company is in compliance with all duty and taxation regulat
• ions.Work with SVP of Product to allocate styles based on vendor's capabilities, capacities, performance, and profitabi
• lity.Communicate and build consensus with all manufacturers on the seasonal calen
• dars.Partner with Vendors on the production plan at category and style l
• evel.Serve as a liaison for the day-to-day operations with vendors to ensure that all activities related to product development, costing, production planning, manufacturing and shipping flow efficie
• ntly.Partner with the Raw Materials Team to monitor that fabrics and materials deliver on time for the execution of the vendor's production
• plan.Drive resolutions of production issues during the manufacturing cycle by teaming up with the Design and Merchandising T
• eams.Negotiate capacities to execute both BSR programs and the Seasonal Production
• Plan.Evaluate vendor's performance using the Vendor Scorecard on a quarterly b
• asis.Identify, evaluate and recommend reliable sources that meet quality, service and cost efficiency expectations. When required, execute dual sour

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WHAT ARE THE ESSEN

• TIALS?
  5+ years of experience in Production, Sourcing and Manufac
• turing.Complete knowledge of the product development process, from initial Design Concept to final production, as well as strong vendor management expe
• rience.Well versed in costing by vendor & lo
• cation.Understanding of yields and garment constr
• uction.Proven track record in developing long-term relationships and negotiating strategic agreements to ensure on-time, in-full deliveries that meet and exceed quality standards and margin
• goals.Strong understanding of the technical aspect of Apparel/Footwear manufac
• turing.Strong influence, negotiating, and analytical skills as well as excellent written and verbal communication
• skills.High degree of comfort in a start up environment, and a determination to think outside of the box for sol
• utions.Anything is possible at
• titude.Exceptional attention to detail, follow-through and organizational skills are cr
• itical.Ability to manage multiple priorities and functions in an entrepreneurial organi
• zation.Exceptional problem-solving skills & ability to be proactive, collaborative, and a transparent team player when providing sol
• utions.Must be a self-motivator & self-s
• tarter.Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and Powe
• rPoint.Reflect our core values of Hopeful, Helpful, Hospitable, Hard Work, Nimble and