Production & Vendor Operations Lead

FashionUnited; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

FashionUnited is seeking an experienced professional to oversee production from vendor award to in-store delivery, guiding cross-functional teams as a production expert. The role requires coordinating capacity, timelines, and cost while ensuring on-time deliveries and strong vendor partnerships.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in retail or product development, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Drive, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of retail or product development experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Drive Office Suite.
• Travel may be required.
• Strong aptitude for math and knowledge of retail math (preferred).
• Expert knowledge of product life cycle, process and supply chain (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Execute production process from vendor award to in-store delivery.
• Guide cross-functional team as a production expert.
• Manage flex and contingency needs and replenishment with partners.
• Obtain projections for capacity management.
• Communicate development details and product confirmation with vendors.
• Ensure seasonal calendar deadlines and milestones are met.
• Own Timing and Action Calendar management.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to communicate TNA and cost.
• Drive on-time deliveries through strong process and partnership.
• Train Production Coordinator and assist with meetings.
• Lead vendor meetings and category sessions.
• Guide product pre-development and cost engineering.
• Align development with sourcing, materials and merchandising strategies.
• Execute product development to meet business needs and cost guidance.
• Track and report progress to meet corporate goals.
• Support cost execution through structured events (RFQ) and seasonal negotiation.
• Execute cost analysis for owned brands or categories at the cost component level and or higher level of macro-economic impact.
• Execute vendor selection and program award.
• Drive partnerships with the cross-functional team to execute the sourcing strategies.
• Assist in rolling up costing and sharing out with merchant/ design partners.
• Work in conjunction with sourcing and cross-functional teams to facilitate new vendor onboarding or change in fulfillment types.
• Facilitate cost proto meetings with design.

Skills

Vendor management

Retail experience

Product development experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Drive

Job description

FashionUnited is seeking an experienced professional to oversee production from vendor award to in-store delivery, guiding cross-functional teams as a production expert. The role requires coordinating capacity, timelines, and cost while ensuring on-time deliveries and strong vendor partnerships.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in retail or product development, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Drive, and willingness to travel.