Job Details

SKIMS is a solutions-oriented brand creating the future of underwear, shapewear and loungewear.

We're disrupting the industry with our game-changing product and culturally driven creative, and are looking for a Product Development Manager for our Bra's and Shapewear category to join us in building the next generation of intimates.

The Production Development Manager works closely between the Vendors, Planning, Product Development, Design and Merchandising teams to ensure garments produced are within company timelines, quality standards and margin goals.

The Production Manager ensures all vendors are compliant.

Responsibilities:

1. Reports into the SVP of production
2. Maintains purchasing, scheduling and inventory control for Raw Materials with all vendors
3. Review seasonal RM and trim selections with Design and Merchandising
4. Ensures quality of raw materials are to standard by implementing raw material testing guidelines
5. Collect, review and approve or reject seasonal testing from testing laboratory prior to factory shipments
6. Ensures current compliance certifications are on file for all suppliers
7. Maintains purchasing and scheduling for Finished Goods
8. Receive all signed standards and pass to factory in a timely manner
9. Coordinate with PO admin to manage purchase order setup, including size breakdowns to distribute to vendors
10. Alongside the VP of Product, assist with final cost negotiation once orders have been passed
11. Track top of production samples ensure that they are received in a timely manner and meet quality expectations
12. Maintains Production Steps throughout the Company Calendar, collect and manage weekly WIP reports from factory
13. Ensures Production Coordinator receives packing slips, update WIP report, and track open balances
14. Advise cross functional teams on delivery/margin challenges as they arise
15. Monitor factory ship dates
16. Manage cost sheet with cross functional team from proto, SMS to Production stage
17. Build department's work-in-process report from pre-production through production
18. Drive weekly cross functional meetings covering pre-production and production deliverables
19. Troubleshoot with key personnel on problematic styles before they become larger issues
20. Actively review Sales bookings against cancel dates and production in distribution center dates
21. Alert Merchandising and Customer Service of problems and resolutions as they arise
22. Ad-hoc projects as assigned

Skills & Qualifications:

1. Minimum of 8 years with Raw Material and Production development experience.
2. Bachelor's degree required
3. Must be able to travel Domestically and Internationally
4. Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, Excel, Word and Full Circle, Netsuite is a plus
5. Excellent verbal and written skills
6. Positive and dependable attitude
7. Flexible and adaptable to a very fast-paced environment
8. Effective time management and ability to stay organized
9. Must be able and willing to lift and carry up to 10 lbs

Benefits and Culture

1. 100% Company Paid Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
2. Kind Body Fertility Benefits
3. 401(k) savings plan with up to 4% match
4. Unlimited PTO
5. Full Access to LinkedIn learning
6. Employee Discounts

Perks (HQ Location)

1. Free weekly catered lunch at HQ – M/T/W/Th
2. Dog-Friendly office on a Thursday and Friday
3. Free Swag Giveaways
4. Annual Holiday Party
5. Annual Summer Party
6. Invitations to pop-ups and other company events
7. Complimentary daily office snacks and beverages

SKIMS is committed to continuously creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates, reflective of the rich diversity of the communities we serve. Equitable workplaces foster innovation and excellence, and in our commitment to culture of belonging qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.