Manager, Production. Job# NA-602037
GAP INC.
Major Responsibilities:
- Partner with sourcing channels and Merchandising to manage development and sampling strategy; manage exceptions to program level Time & Action calendar.
- Provide technical manufacturing expertise to resolve development and sourcing issues.
- Monitor and ensure on-time delivery of development by troubleshooting issues with team, sourcing channels, and logistics.
- Manage end to end costing process to achieve Initial Markup goal to the program and department level
- Manage and communicate timing, technical, sourcing issues at season start up and through the development cycle.
- Collaborate with overseas Sourcing offices on the seasonal and annual sourcing strategy for relevant departments.
- Help drive the creative direction by presenting latest trends and innovation in Bags, Belts and other Accessories.
- Utilize technical expertise to translate design's intent/aesthetic into clear, executable direction within production/placement strategies and mill/vendor limitations for Bags Belts and other Accessories.
- Drive production seasonal and annual hindsight and forecast process.
- Recommend product adjustment and changes as necessary to meet technical and cost needs.
- Manage and track production details, cut dates, delivery and booking milestones.
- Lead weekly production update with cross-functional team.
- Identify receipt month problems and recommend action plan.
- Manage seasonal costing package process.
- Create product placement plan and present sourcing or costing options to achieve financial goals.
- Confirm program placement with sourcing channels.
- Develop an action plan for post-placement open issues.
- Create teams and partnerships across functions.
- Lead and manage a production team.
- Recruit/Hire/Retain/Succession Plan for a department.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Manufacturing and product engineering, trade regulations, testing protocol, product integrity, production cycle timeline, calendar management, fabric performance with a focus on bag construction.
- Effectively communicate in written and verbal form.
- Have a sense of urgency in managing time and accomplishing tasks.
- Experienced with Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and Web-based applications.
- Demonstrate proactive problem solving skills.
- Strong team orientation and ability to build strong cross functional relationships
- University degree or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years accessories production/sourcing experience with a focus on bags
Learn more about us and apply online @gapinc.com.
Please reference OW-CRGSLST and Job #NA-602037 in any correspondence or the subject line of your email. Thank you.
Why work anywhere else?
It's not cotton, denim or cashmere — people are the fabric of our company. Gap Inc. employees are smart, fun, talented individuals working in areas from design to distribution, marketing to merchandising. Working here requires commitment, energy, flexibility — and a healthy dose of creativity. Whether you're a college graduate ready to start your career, or a professional looking for your next challenge, we offer exciting opportunities to learn, stretch and grow.
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In 1969, we had one small store in San Francisco and a handful of employees. Today, we’re a $16 billion company with three of the best-known names in fashion – Gap, Banana Republic and Old Navy – and close to 150,000 people across the world supporting more than 3,000 stores. Over the years, we’ve grown in ways we never could have imagined – and so have our people.
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