Merchandise Production Associate

FashionUnited; El Segundo, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 4,702,000 - 5,298,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Schedule

Discretionary Paid Time Off

Summer Fridays

Healthcare Plans

Employee Discounts

401k

Annual Bonus Program

Equity Program

And More

Job summary

Fabletics in El Segundo is seeking a Merchandise Production Associate to support PO execution, pre-production workflows, and vendor coordination to ensure timely finished goods. You’ll work with Production, Product Development, and vendors to maintain PO accuracy and drive on-time delivery across seasons.

The role emphasizes detail-orientation, tracking pre-production timelines, resolving discrepancies, and communicating daily with vendors in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in production/merchandising operations with PO management.
• Proven ability to manage PO workflows end-to-end and drive timely resolution.
• Hands-on experience using PLM systems to review and maintain data.
• Advanced Excel skills for large datasets and tracking tools.

Responsibilities

• Support PO execution and pre-production workflows to ensure timely delivery.
• Coordinate with Production, Product Development and vendors to maintain PO accuracy.
• Review weekly vendor WIPs and ensure milestones are met.
• Negotiate delivery delays and troubleshoot production issues.

Skills

PO management

Vendor coordination

Excel

PLM systems

Data accuracy

Cross-functional collaboration

AI literacy

Problem solving

Tools

PLM systems

Job description

The Merchandise Production Associate supports the execution of purchase orders, pre-production workflows, garment specifications, and materials readiness to ensure timely delivery of finished goods. This role works closely with Production, Product Development, and vendors to maintain accuracy across PO’s (including SMS and UGC), support cost and delivery targets, and manage critical path activities for each season.

The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented and accountable, with the ability to manage PO accuracy, track pre-production timelines, and coordinate daily communication with vendors in a fast-paced environment. They collaborate well across teams but can independently troubleshoot discrepancies and keep orders progressing toward key deadlines.

What you will do:

Buy Release, Capacity Management & PO Accuracy

• Send monthly buys to vendors and reissue updated buy releases when changes or late additions occur.

• Manage the capacity planning tool by updating projections and actualizing numbers after each buy release.

• Validate delivery quotes for each buy release to ensure lead times align with expectations.

• Work with the PO Creation team to generate accurate purchase orders and confirm all PO details match the buy plan.

• Review weekly vendor WIPs to ensure production milestones are met, booking numbers are received, and styles move to handover on schedule.

• Work closely with vendors and Product Development to support AUC targets and identify opportunities to improve cost outcomes.

• Negotiate delivery delays, troubleshoot production issues, and partner with vendors to maintain on-time execution.

• Review weekly delivery status with the Supply Chain Brand Manager and Merchandising teams, identifying risks and required adjustments.

• Review compliance chargebacks for late bookings, handovers, or deliveries (for DDP shipments) and track outcomes.

• Review failed garment testing and inspection reports, identify risks, and elevate issues to the Manager.

• Gather relevant information to present to internal teams for determining corrective actions based on testing or inspection results.

• Bubble up production issues to management and assist in researching root causes and potential resolutions.

What You Bring

• 2-4 years of experience in production,merchandising operations, or a related function with direct exposure to vendors and purchase order management

• Demonstrated ability to manage purchase order workflows end-to-end, including tracking status, identifying variances, and driving timely resolution

• Hands-on experience using PLM systems to review, update, and maintain product, costing, and production data with a high level of accuracy

• Strong proficiency in Excel, with the ability to manage large datasets, build tracking tools, and ensure a high level of data accuracy.

• Ability to interpret garment testing and inspection reports and translate findings into actionable next steps for Production or Product Development.

• Experience coordinating with cross-functional teams and vendors, maintaining clear communication to support deadlines and troubleshoot issues.

• Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams independently and deliver against production milestones.

• Ideal candidate brings foundational AI literacy, including experience using generative AI tools, and a proactive mindset to experiment with new technologies to drive productivity and innovation.

Where we are:

• This role will be based in our El Segundo Headquarters

Compensation & Total Rewards:

At Fabletics, we believe work and life should fit together!We continue to build a culture of flexibility, to empower you to do your best and put yourself first.Our Total Rewards program rewards employees for their hard work, supporting their health, well-being, families, and ultimately their life journey. Total Rewards at Fabletics includes:

• -Hybrid Work Schedule*

• -Discretionary Paid Time Off*

• -Summer Fridays*

• -Healthcare Plans

• -Employee Discounts

• -401k

• -Annual Bonus Program

• -Equity Program*

• -And More

*Varied for retail, fulfillment and fully remote roles.

The hourly range for this position is from $34.13-$38.46/hr. The range provided includes the base salary that Fabletics expects topayfor the role. Offered hourly rate will be dependent on factors including the scope and complexity of the role, candidate’s related work experience, subject matter expertise and work location.

Job Description

How You Fit In

The Merchandise Production Associate supports the execution of purchase orders, pre-production workflows, garment specifications, and materials readiness to ensure timely delivery of finished goods. This role works closely with Production, Product Development, and vendors to maintain accuracy across PO’s (including SMS and UGC), support cost and delivery targets, and manage critical path activities for each season.

The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented and accountable, with the ability to manage PO accuracy, track pre-production timelines, and coordinate daily communication with vendors in a fast-paced environment. They collaborate well across teams but can independently troubleshoot discrepancies and keep orders progressing toward key deadlines.

What you will do:

Buy Release, Capacity Management & PO Accuracy

• Send monthly buys to vendors and reissue updated buy releases when changes or late additions occur.

• Manage the capacity planning tool by updating projections and actualizing numbers after each buy release.

• Validate delivery quotes for each buy release to ensure lead times align with expectations.

• Work with the PO Creation team to generate accurate purchase orders and confirm all PO details match the buy plan.

Production Tracking, Calendars & Vendor Management

• Review weekly vendor WIPs to ensure production milestones are met, booking numbers are received, and styles move to handover on schedule.

• Monitor pre-production approvals to ensure delivery dates remain on track.

• Work closely with vendors and Product Development to support AUC targets and identify opportunities to improve cost outcomes.

• Negotiate delivery delays, troubleshoot production issues, and partner with vendors to maintain on-time execution.

• Review weekly delivery status with the Supply Chain Brand Manager and Merchandising teams, identifying risks and required adjustments.

• Review compliance chargebacks for late bookings, handovers, or deliveries (for DDP shipments) and track outcomes.

Quality, Testing Review & Issue Escalation

• Review failed garment testing and inspection reports, identify risks, and elevate issues to the Manager.

• Gather relevant information to present to internal teams for determining corrective actions based on testing or inspection results.

• Bubble up production issues to management and assist in researching root causes and potential resolutions.

What You Bring

• 2-4 years of experience in production,merchandising operations, or a related function with direct exposure to vendors and purchase order management

• Demonstrated ability to manage purchase order workflows end-to-end, including tracking status, identifying variances, and driving timely resolution

• Hands-on experience using PLM systems to review, update, and maintain product, costing, and production data with a high level of accuracy

• Strong proficiency in Excel, with the ability to manage large datasets, build tracking tools, and ensure a high level of data accuracy.

• Ability to interpret garment testing and inspection reports and translate findings into actionable next steps for Production or Product Development.

• Experience coordinating with cross-functional teams and vendors, maintaining clear communication to support deadlines and troubleshoot issues.

• Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams independently and deliver against production milestones.

• Ideal candidate brings foundational AI literacy, including experience using generative AI tools, and a proactive mindset to experiment with new technologies to drive productivity and innovation.

Where we are:

• This role will be based in our El Segundo Headquarters

Compensation & Total Rewards:

At Fabletics, we believe work and life should fit together!We continue to build a culture of flexibility, to empower you to do your best and put yourself first.Our Total Rewards program rewards employees for their hard work, supporting their health, well-being, families, and ultimately their life journey. Total Rewards at Fabletics includes:

• -Hybrid Work Schedule*

• -Discretionary Paid Time Off*

• -Summer Fridays*

• -Healthcare Plans

• -Employee Discounts

• -401k

• -Annual Bonus Program

• -Equity Program*

• -And More

*Varied for retail, fulfillment and fully remote roles.

The hourly range for this position is from $34.13-$38.46/hr. The range provided includes the base salary that Fabletics expects topayfor the role. Offered hourly rate will be dependent on factors including the scope and complexity of the role, candidate’s related work experience, subject matter expertise and work location.

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We encourage you to apply regardless of meeting all qualifications and/or requirements.