Production Director managing the production strategy and vendor partnerships for a wholesale business. Overseeing product lifecycle, cost negotiations, and maintaining quality standards for timely delivery.
Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing sourcing team, managing workload allocation and professional growth.
Provide high-level coverage for Senior Product Manager/Product Manager duties during peak seasons or staffing gaps.
Spearhead specialized sourcing and product development projects that align with enterprise-wide business priorities and drive continuous process improvement.
Orchestrate the full product lifecycle from initial concept through production execution in collaboration with Sales, Merchandising, Planning, and Design.
Establish and enforce product development requirements and workflows for internal teams and external vendors.
Synchronize complex production calendars across diverse brands, channels, and categories.
Oversee sampling and counter-sourcing strategies, optimizing for Country of Origin (COO), vendor core competencies, and landed cost.
Schedule in office and virtual appointments with vendors and manage business relationships.
Drive vendor and mill consolidation strategies, including COO risk management and continuous improvement plans.
Partner with Demand Planning to align vendor capabilities with product strategies and long-term capacity planning.
Direct all costing negotiations to drive competitive pricing and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Collaborate with Quality Assurance (QA) to proactively resolve factory-level issues, ensuring high product standards.
Requirements
10+ years of production/sourcing experience within a retail or wholesale environment
5+ years of leadership experience managing production teams
Knowledge of Clubs ( Costco, Sam’s Bj’s) & Discounters business is required
Strong vendor negotiation and cost management expertise
Deep understanding of global manufacturing (Asia, Central America, domestic production, etc.)
Experience working with major wholesale accounts and their compliance requirements
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