G-III Apparel Group

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G-III Apparel Group: Production Manager | DKNY Women’s Knits and Sweaters Success Profile: The Production Manager plays a pivotal role in overseeing production processes for the DKNY Women’s Knits and Sweaters category. You will be responsible for managing the production timeline, ensuring quality standards are met, and optimizing efficiency in production operations. The Production Manager collaborates closely with cross functional partners such as the Design, Technical Design and Global Sourcing teams. Reporting to: Senior Production Manager Brand/Product Focus: DKNY Women’s Sportswear Location (On-Site): New York City, Midtown Manhattan – Fashion District Key Accountabilities: • Production system maintenance: this includes updating factory dates and ship modes, and passing all pertinent information to sales and logistics • Organize weekly touch base meeting with sales to review current production standing and any outstanding issues • Issue purchase orders according to season calendar dates; update and maintain purchase orders as necessary to capture approved changes in price or delivery • Track the manufacturing process to ensure that the product meets the agreed upon purchase order requirements • Daily communication with overseas office to monitor pre-production and production delivery issues; resolve issues as they arise to insure on time bulk deliveries • Manage Time Action Calendar and analyze and resolve issues associated with calendar • Request weekly “Work in Process” (WIP) reports from all vendors and reviewing to confirm that vendors meet the required ship dates • Update management on a daily basis on all outstanding and new production and logistical issues • Review “Pre-production”, “Top of Production” and or “Shipment” samples to confirm that they match the previously approved submittals • Coordinate sample development process to ensure that samples are produced and delivered on a timely basis • Provide vendors with the company’s and retailer lab testing requirements and standards • Provide the vendors with all special retailer compliance requirements and packaging requirements Education and Experience: • Bachelors degree in Merchandising or equivalent background in fashion • 5+ years of apparel production experience • Prior experience with knits and sweaters category required • Strong cost negotiating skills combined with a detailed knowledge and understanding of cost breakdown • Communication skills, in partnership with product development, merchandising, design and overseas production team • Strong Excel skills • Strong follow-up skills The pay range for this position is: $75,000 - $85,000 per year. Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law. About G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. | www.g-iii.com G-III excels at bringing excitement and confidence to customers through the fashion we create. We are global experts in design, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and marketing, which enables us to fuel the growth of a substantial portfolio of brands. With more than 30 licensed and owned brands, including some of the most sought-after names in global fashion, our success is driven by our team’s entrepreneurial spirit and our deep relationships across the industry. • G-III’s owned brands include DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Donna Karan, Vilebrequin, Sonia Rykiel, G.H. Bass, Bass Outdoor, Andrew Marc, Eliza J., GIII Sports and more. G-III has fashion licenses under the Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Cole Haan, Dockers, Guess?, Kenneth Cole, Levi’s, Vince Camuto, Margaritaville and more. G-III also operates retail stores for the DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris and Donna Karan brands.