The Production/Sourcing Director will manage the production life cycle of the girls sportswear, sleepwear, outerwear and swimwear categories from initial development through final production including negotiation planning and execution of the product. Manage pre-production to post-production calendar Lead the allocation of work amongt existing supply chain as well as additional factories with margin requirements and product capibilities in mind Work with sourcing team to develop new suppliers, and find new regions, for potential incorporation into new and existing productsTrain, develop, and evaluate production team Will work closely with Design, Merchandising and sales counterparts to ensure all teams are aligned and updated on product status and deliveries. Skills and requirements: Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented with an ability to lead Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented and meticulous Knowledge of garment manufacturing, including construction, fabrication, trim and print techniques 5 years’ experience in apparel production and sourcing Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe products, Excel Must have deep product knowledge of fabrics – ie. fabric weight, fabric content, and fabric construction.
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