Apparel Production Lead & Vendor Manager

Barco Uniforms; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 106,020,000 - 118,474,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Wellness program

Floating holidays

401k match

Life Insurance

Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Recognition Activities

FSAs

Job summary

Barco Uniforms in Los Angeles seeks a Production Specialist to manage the full production lifecycle from development handoff through final delivery. You will oversee vendor communication, monitor WIP, manage timelines, and ensure quality, cost, and delivery targets.

You’ll support ongoing vendor relations, production risk analysis, and continuous improvement across the vendor base, collaborating with Product Development, QA, and Sales to meet client requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, International Business, Retail Merchandising, Apparel Merchandising/Design or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of apparel production or sourcing experience.
• Experience managing overseas vendors and full production lifecycles.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, testing requirements, trims, and technical details.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel (advanced preferred), and production/MRP systems.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret production data and identify risks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently and escalate when needed.
• English required; additional languages a plus (Mandarin, Vietnamese, Korean, Spanish).
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, test reports, and vendor communications.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day communication with overseas and domestic vendors to ensure timely production and accurate delivery of goods.
• Own a designated category or set of vendors, serving as the primary contact for production execution.
• Review production status, identify delays or risks, and drive corrective actions with vendors.
• Track all goods from PO placement through WIP, final inspection, and shipment to meet deadlines.
• Validate production details including MOQs, carton quantity, costing, packaging, and labeling.
• Partner with Product Development and Design to ensure handoff packs are production ready.
• Troubleshoot and resolve product/quality issues by coordinating with internal teams.
• Review test reports and ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Lead root cause analysis for production delays, defects, or vendor non-compliance.

Skills

Vendor management

Analytical skills

MS Excel

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Related field

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

PLM/PDM software

Job description

Barco Uniforms in Los Angeles seeks a Production Specialist to manage the full production lifecycle from development handoff through final delivery. You will oversee vendor communication, monitor WIP, manage timelines, and ensure quality, cost, and delivery targets.

You’ll support ongoing vendor relations, production risk analysis, and continuous improvement across the vendor base, collaborating with Product Development, QA, and Sales to meet client requirements.