Procurement & Production Lead - Fashion Apparel

Planning Talent; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Planning Talent is partnering with a fashion apparel brand in Melbourne to recruit a Production Manager. You will own the procurement-led production lifecycle within the wholesale portfolio, coordinating with internal teams and external suppliers to secure on-time delivery and quality across garments.

This role focuses on order placement, production monitoring, shipping documentation, and factory payments, with a strong emphasis on organisation, communication, and meeting tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in production/procurement management within clothing or textile industries.
• Strong communication skills with a network of supplier contacts.
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities to meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with quality control, shipping protocols, and compliance requirements.
• Proficient in order management and tracking software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee order placement, coordinating with sales, product development, and design teams.
• Manage production schedules and monitor progress to meet delivery deadlines.
• Coordinate with logistics for timely and efficient product delivery.
• Oversee shipping documentation and customs clearance processes.
• Maintain and reconcile factory payment registrations and invoices.

Skills

Production management

Procurement management

Supplier network

Communication

Organisational skills

Time management

Quality control

Shipping protocols

Compliance

Order management software

Tools

Order management software

Job description

Planning Talent is partnering with a fashion apparel brand in Melbourne to recruit a Production Manager. You will own the procurement-led production lifecycle within the wholesale portfolio, coordinating with internal teams and external suppliers to secure on-time delivery and quality across garments.

This role focuses on order placement, production monitoring, shipping documentation, and factory payments, with a strong emphasis on organisation, communication, and meeting tight deadlines.