Sr. Associate Production, Footwear & Accessories

About Rag & Bone

From our origins in New York in 2002, rag & bone was founded on a belief of uncompromising ideals: a commitment to doing things the right way, not the easy way. To making things that are as original as they are timeless. To being true to ourselves, even when that truth sets us apart from the mainstream.

We still believe in the same principles we started with: the easy elegance of classic British tailoring, the authenticity of American workwear, and the originality of our home city, New York. As New Yorkers, community and authenticity have become synonymous with our brand. An inclusive environment at rag & bone upholds our original values by encouraging employee connection and empowering each individual to have a voice on policy, process and collaboration for a more equitable future.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a detail-oriented and highly organized Sr. Associate, Production to join our Footwear & Accessories team. This role is responsible for managing end-to-end production workflows — from costing and purchase orders through bulk production and delivery — while collaborating cross-functionally with merchandising, design, logistics, and marketing teams.

Responsibilities:

Production & Workflow Management

Manage scheduling, workflow, and production timelines across the seasonal calendarCommunicate daily with overseas factories to ensure orders are manufactured on schedule, to spec, and to quality standardsCoordinate, create, modify, and distribute purchase orders independently and in collaboration with the teamTrack and maintain WIP reports and production timelinesIdentify and resolve production issues proactively to minimize delays and disruptionsCommunicate production priorities and updates across cross-functional teams including merchandising, marketing, and operationsNegotiate costs, lead times, and production terms with suppliersEnsure accuracy, timeliness, and consistency across all production documentation and approvalsTrack, organize, and manage marketing materials related to production and launchesReview, process, and communicate comments and approvals on artwork and packaging submitted by factories

Footwear Cost Management

Manage and track costing from proto through productionPartner with Manager on cost exercises and supplier negotiationsAnalyze cost breakdowns (CBD), ensuring all charges are accuratePrepare costing files for internal meetings and product reviewsParticipate in product reviews and note changes in design, material, or costFlag margin concerns to Merchandising and Design during development and production stagesEnter costing and duty rates into internal systemsCollaborate with factories and Logistics on product classifications and duty ratesPartner with merchandising, sales, and planning to review and confirm final buysCoordinate with factories on Product Detail Sheets and work with Logistics/Broker to confirm HTS/duty rates

Footwear & Accessories Production

Issue, maintain, and update bulk purchase orders with ex-factory dates, delivery dates, and costingMaintain seasonal factory WIP reports, including final buys, BOMs, and delivery trackingMonitor and track sample timing for CFM, wear test, AD samples, and TOPsCommunicate daily with vendors to troubleshoot production issuesMonitor communication between finished goods vendors and raw material vendorsCommunicate delays, shortages, and overages cross-functionally and ensure system accuracy with LogisticsSend comments and approvals on CFM and TOP samples to ensure they meet spec and quality standardsAssist Manager with the third-party QC processMonitor bulk penetration by factory and country of origin (COO)

Bulk Materials

Ensure bulk material comments are up to date following SMS reviewsSend bulk recaps to suppliers once bulk orders are placedCoordinate material and product testing with the Compliance teamReview bulk material liabilities and manage payment and amortization

Administrative

Code all production invoices in Medius Flow and ensure timely submission and paymentOwn Footwear style numbers and manage setup in Fashion FlowOversee Color Name setup in D365Verify all style names with Legal prior to marketIssue New Vendor Forms and coordinate setup with Accounts PayableSupport the setup and lifecycle management of Licensed products

Requirements:

Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in production or product development in footwear or accessoriesStrong understanding of quality assurance, quality control, and industry standardsExperience communicating with overseas vendors and factoriesProficiency with WIP reporting, purchase order management, and costing toolsExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailStrong cross-functional communication and problem-solving abilitiesAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Rules we live by | Rules you live by

Be a Good Human | Be original, be authentic. Stand for diversity, equitability & inclusivity

Have No Fear | Innovate and solve problems

Own Every Decision | Work together and get results

Quality Matters | Not only with product, but we see it in our people

Make Shit Happen | Be disciplined, be competitive

Our in-office policy is in office, 4 days a week.

Benefits

Paid Time OffClothing Allowance Generous Employee Discount Paid Parental LeaveMembership to Calm and access to other wellness benefitsMedical, dental, vision and ancillary benefits 401k

Salary: The target salary for this role is between $85,000 and $90,000 based on candidates' experience and expectations.

rag & bone is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. No employee or applicant is discriminated against because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.