Production Manager Job at REVOLVE in Los Angeles

Meet the Owned Brand division of REVOLVE:

REVOLVE is the next-generation fashion retailer for Millennial and Generation Z consumers. As a trusted, premium lifestyle brand and a go-to source for discovery and inspiration, REVOLVE delivers an engaging customer experience from a vast yet curated offering of over 45,000 products. Founded in Los Angeles in 2003 by co-CEOs, Michael Mente and Mike Karanikolas, REVOLVE’s family of brands includes their luxury offering, FWRD and a portfolio of 24 owned brands such as Lovers + Friends, Tularosa, NBD and RAYE.

The Owned Brand division within REVOLVE is an industry-leading fashion design and production house based in Los Angeles. Leveraging the power of REVOLVE’s data driven merchandising, combined with raw creative talent, results in an unparalleled ability to identify specific market niches and develop brands that each have their own identity, designed with a distinct consumer interest and personality in mind.

At REVOLVE the most successful team members have the thirst and creativity to redefine fashion retail for the 21st century, making REVOLVE the leading online retail destination targeted towards Millennial and Generation Z consumers seeking premium fashion. With a team of 1,000 strong, we are a dynamic bunch that are motivated by getting the company to the next level. It’s our goal to hire high-energy, diverse, bright, creative, and flexible individuals who thrive in a fast-paced work environment.

Some of the sweetest perks we offer aren’t in a typical benefit package like hefty discounts on items we carry – as in 50% or more off retail prices, free weekly lunches, and pretty rad company parties.

Are you ready to set the standard for Premium apparel?

Main purpose of the Production Manager role:

The Production Manager is a highly collaborative role that requires excellent verbal and written communication skills to work cross-functionally with Product Development, Design, and Buying, amongst other departments. The Production Manager will be responsible for daily functions such as communicating with overseas vendors to create and follow up on production orders, managing production schedules across multiple vendors, for various product categories. As well as assist in areas such as cost, compliance, and logistics as needed. The Production Manager should possess high attention to detail and the ability to multitask/prioritize workload and thrive in a fast paced environment.

The Details:

• Manage the production process end to end. Coordinate with the buying team to prioritize forecast and coordinate seasonal procurement cycles.
• Monitor production schedule and delivery dates across vendors/categories.
• Own communication on Reorders and Reactionary programs from sourcing to sales and estimated lead time for apparel products, considering material availability, costing and production timelines.
• Work closely with logistics ensuring on time deliveries, help with prioritization and shipping methods as well as cost updates and changes.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects/deadlines - Knowledge of time and action calendars.
• Review and analyze reports concerning shipment inflow, stock status, etc.
• Collaborate with sourcing on factory allocation, design execution, vendor matrix, ensuring optimal cost, quality and delivery efficiency and resource utilization.
• Assist in various departmental tasks and projects.

Required competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• A strong negotiator with the ability to find pragmatic solutions in a win-win context.
• A very well-organized professional with excellent planning skills with high prioritization ability working on multiple projects at the same time.
• Able to work under pressure maintaining attention to detail and accurate work in a fast paced and changing environment.
• A strong written and verbal ability to establish trustworthy and durable relationships with suppliers and colleagues.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to deadlines and reporting.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in production/product management, sourcing or supply chain role.
• BFA or BA in Fashion, Business, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent computer skills - Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, and Windows.
• Experience in PLM.
• Expertise about critical path, costing, manufacturing, and calendar management.
• Excellent communication, organizational and follow-through skills.
• Demonstrate a sense of urgency and flexibility in a fast-paced environment.
• (*Candidates must be able to show a portfolio or work samples upon request.)

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in California, Revolve includes a reasonable estimate of the salary or hourly rate range for this role. This takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions; including but not limited to business or organizational needs, skill sets, experience and training, licensure, and certifications.

A reasonable estimate of the current base hourly/salary range is $75K-90k.

A successful candidate works well in a dynamic environment with minimal supervision. At REVOLVE we all roll up our sleeves to pitch-in and do whatever it takes to get the job done. Each day is a little different, it’s what keeps us on our toes and excited to come to work every day.