Production Manager, RTW

Michael Kors; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Kors in New York is seeking an energetic production manager to oversee the buy process, coordinate with global teams, and ensure on-time delivery of finished goods.

You will maintain PLM data, manage vendor communications, track shipments, and lead 1–2 direct reports, driving accuracy and efficiency in a fast-paced luxury fashion environment.

Strong Excel skills and a proven ability to negotiate and multi-task are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of production experience.
• Excellent follow-up, negotiation and communication skills.
• Able to multi-task with strong interpersonal and analytical abilities.
• Proficiency in Excel is crucial.
• Knowledge of PLM systems helpful.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the buy process and coordinate with global teams to resolve issues.
• Work with overseas vendors to confirm on-time delivery of finished goods.
• Upload and maintain final order quantities in PLM.
• Communicate daily with vendors/agents on changes throughout production.
• Review delivery extensions, early shipments, and air shipments.
• Track bulk delivery schedules with overseas factories and logistics.
• Track global FGPO booking reports.
• Manage ECOMM copy requests and tracking Excel document.
• Review and assign UPC descriptions for all SKUs in style master data.
• Issue UPC information to factories each season.
• Maintain global shipping manuals and packaging standards/changes.
• Ad hoc reporting and analysis of vendor performance.
• Manage 1-2 direct reports.

Skills

Production experience

Negotiation

Communication

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Tools

PLM systems

Job description

Who You Are:

You are energetic, collaborative, results driven and experienced in production management. You thrive in a rapidly changing environment, are curious and have the vision to provide a compelling point of view and influence key decisions. You demonstrate a passion for the brand, specifically ready-to-wear, inspire individuals and rely on leadership skills to plan and accomplish goals.

What You'll Do:

• Oversee buy process in including working with global teams to resolve minimum issues
• Work with overseas vendors to confirm and manage on time delivery of finished gods
• Upload and maintain final order quantities in PLM
• Communicate daily with all vendors/agents regarding changes/updates throughout production process
• Review all delivery extensions, early shipments, air shipments, etc.
• Track and maintain bulk delivery schedule with overseas factories and logistics team.
• Track global FGPO booking reports
• Manage ECOMM copy requests and tracking excel document
• Manage Style Master Data Extract review/ updates in RLM and assign UPC description for all SKU’s
• Issue UPC information for all divisions to factories each season
• Maintain and disseminate global shipping manuals and packaging standards/changes
• Ad hoc reporting & analysis of vendor performance
• Mange 1-2 direct reports

Job Requirements:

• 3-6 years of Production experience
• Excellent follow-up, negotiation and communication skills
• Able to multi-task
• Strong Interpersonal and analytical skills are a must
• Excellence in Excel is crucial
• Knowledge of PLM systems helpful

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Compensation Range: 95,000.00 - 110,000.00 USD

Michael Kors is a world-renowned, award-winning designer of luxury accessories and ready-to-wear. His namesake company, established in 1981, currently produces a range of products under Michael Kors Collection, Michael Kors, and Michael Kors Mens, including accessories, ready-to-wear, footwear, watches, jewelry, and a full line of fragrance products.

Michael Kors stores are operated in the most prestigious cities in the world, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, London, Milan, Paris, Dubai, Seoul, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Rio de Janeiro.

In addition, Michael Kors operates digital flagships across North America, Europe, and Asia, offering customers a seamless omnichannel experience.

At the center of it all is a designer who has created an enduring and iconic luxury lifestyle brand with a distinctive point of view and global reach.

Michael Kors has a sharp focus on providing his customers with accessories and clothes that are consistently polished, chic, relaxed, and glamorous.

Kors has also been the recipient of numerous industry awards and accolades within the fashion industry.

The fashion designer also focuses on giving back. For more than 35 years he has been a passionate supporter of God's Love We Deliver, a New York-based non-profit organization that cooks and delivers nutritious meals to people living with serious illnesses in and around New York City.

In 2013, in a move to broaden his philanthropic efforts, Michael Kors launched "Watch Hunger Stop," partnering with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to help fight world hunger.

Proceeds from annual special-edition products and other targeted initiatives help provide food to children through WFP's school meals program.

To date, Michael Kors has helped WFP deliver over 35 million meals (and counting) to hungry children.

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