Production Planning Manager, Apparel

We are seeking a Production Manager to join our growing team. As a Production Manager, you will be responsible for creating great vendor experience, and driving initiatives with vendors shortening the lead time and ensuring vendors are delivering on time to keep our in stock high. You will report to the regional head of production and will work cross-functionally with our global-based sourcing team and logistics team.

New Product Launches 

• →Speed is of the essence in both product launch (i.e. from NPC to Product Launch) and product scale-up (i.e. initial launch to 1st replenishment) 
• →After the “buy plan” decision is made, work with the manufacturing partner to ensure: ○ On time PO acceptance
• →On-time Delivery of first PO ex-factory
• →Readiness to produce 1st replenishment order
• →Readiness of fabric and trims for future growth 

Production 

• →Collaborate with Manufacturing Partners to deliver high-quality products (free from manufacturing defects) with reliable on-time delivery and executing the fast replenishment speeds 
• →Participate in WBR’s with all manufacturing partners to ensure consistent high performance in OTD and Ex-Factory performance 
• →Work closely with planning team and manufacturing partner to ensure readiness of fabrics, trims and capacity to execute production on-time 
• →Work closely with manufacturing partners to ensure that production statuses in Vendor Portal are up-to-date 

Fulfillment

• →For manufacturing partners that also fulfill customer orders directly, work closely with manufacturing partner and logistics team to ensure that partners are hitting their 24-hr ship expectations and that fulfillment is error-free (i.e. no missing products, no incorrect products)

Joining Quince means being part of a mission-driven team reshaping retail. You will work alongside talented colleagues, tackle meaningful challenges, and contribute to building a more sustainable, accessible future for customers and partners alike.

Quince provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applications for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

Quince is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application or to perform the essential functions of a role at Quince, please let us know by completing this accommodation form. We review all requests individually and will work with you to determine appropriate accommodations on a case-by-case basis.

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