Product Management / Supply Chain

Bright Future Recruitment Ltd; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Domestic Print Manager to oversee the operational and administrative management of domestic print functions for licensed sports apparel programmes. This role involves cost control, order management, and production planning, while focusing on relationships with key sports brands such as the NBA and NFL. Applicants should have experience in the apparel industry, strong analytical abilities, and be comfortable working to critical paths. Interest in sports is a plus.

Qualifications

• Essential experience in the apparel industry.
• Previous buying experience is useful.
• Background in operations, production, or supply chain roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational and administrative tasks.
• Raise and manage purchase orders.
• Maintain accurate cost sheets.
• Build production calendars aligned to events.
• Coordinate timelines across suppliers and teams.
• Support the execution of licensed production programmes.

Skills

Experience in the apparel industry

Purchase order management

Costing

Scheduling

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Interest in sport and licensed apparel

Familiarity with major sports leagues

Job description

Role Overview

The Domestic Print Manager is responsible for the operational and administrative management of the domestic print function, supporting licensed sports apparel programmes. The role focuses on cost control, order management, production planning, and delivery coordination, ensuring programmes are executed accurately and on time.

The position works across a portfolio of major sports licenses, including NBA, NFL, NHL, and Nike. An interest in sport and licensed apparel is desirable, as the role will interface with brand standards, key calendar moments, and time‑critical launches.

Over time, the role will develop to include supplier relationship management, commercial negotiations, and support for production capacity expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational and administrative management
• Raise and manage purchase orders in line with agreed pricing and terms
• Create and maintain accurate cost sheets covering production and delivery costs
• Build and manage production calendars aligned to key sporting events and retail deadlines
• Develop and track critical paths to ensure timely execution
• Maintain clear and accurate records for orders, costs, and delivery status
• Coordination and delivery: Coordinate timelines across suppliers, logistics partners, and internal teams
• Act as the day‑to‑day operational contact for production partners
• Support the smooth execution of licensed production programmes
• Role development: Take increasing responsibility for supplier relationships and negotiations
• Support the identification and onboarding of additional production partners

Candidate Profile

• Experience in the apparel industry is essential
• Any previous Buying experience is useful.
• Highly organised, analytical, and detail‑oriented
• Strong experience in purchase order management, costing, and scheduling
• Comfortable working to critical paths and fixed deadlines
• Background in operations, production, or supply chain roles
• Interest in sport and licensed apparel is desirable, with familiarity with leagues such as NBA, NFL, NHL, or major sports brands.