Fabletics · 8 hours ago
Product Development & Production Manager - Value Price Channels
El Segundo, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$89K/yr - $105K/yr
5+ years expFabletics is currently looking for a Product Development & Production Manager – Value Price Channels. In this role, you will manage the end-to-end product development and production execution for wholesale partner programs, ensuring that products are cost-engineered and production-ready while overseeing a multi-party approval workflow.
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Responsibilities
Manage Wholesale SMU’s: Partner with Sales, Merchandising and Design teams to support the development and production of Special Make-Up (SMU) programs, managing cost, testing, bulk production and logistics from development to delivery
Cost Engineer: Assess fabric, construction, finishing and yield impacts on cost and execution. Manage samples across multiple COO’s, evaluating landed cost and recommending optimal sourcing strategies. Ensure all development decisions are scalable, repeatable and production-ready before Buy release
Lead High-Touch Approval & Communication Flow: Manage quick-turn approval workflow milestones across wholesale partners, agents, internal cross-functional teams and suppliers, driving timely alignment and decisions that impact on-time delivery
Bulk Production & Vendor Communication: Transition approved styles seamlessly from development to production with all Time & Action Plans locked in and clearly communicated ensuring that Vendor receives all necessary information. Proactively identify and resolve risk tied to cost, COO, materials, components, or approvals. Oversee data integrity related to PO Creation ensuring shipping windows, Pre-pack ratios and SKU/UPC are accurately executed
Regulatory Compliance & Labeling: Ensure product meets partner-specific required packaging, labeling, and regulatory third-party testing. Stay updated on changing regulations to maintain compliance across various regions. Ensuring accuracy, compliance and production alignment
Quality Assurance: Ensure that all products meet Fabletics quality standards as well as the specific quality requirements set by wholesale partners. Review TOPs, QA inspection reports, garment test results, and development testing before goods are shipped
Logistics & On-Time Delivery: Collaborate closely with Logistics teams to monitor transit schedules, lead times, and shipping requirements for each cargo handover. Maintain continuous communication with Supply Chain and Fulfillment Center to resolve any potential in-transit delays that may impact cancel-dates
Cross-Department Collaboration: Partner with Sales, TECH, FP&A, Trade Compliance and logistics teams as needed to ensure the smooth execution of high-volume wholesale product strategies through Standard Operating Procedures. Keep all teams informed on production statuses, shipping schedules, and any potential issues that may arise
Qualification
Required
5+ years of Development and Sourcing experience in fashion or apparel manufacturing with 2+ years Wholesale experience
Proven experience working with wholesale clubs or similarly complex retail partners requiring rigorous approval workflows, detailed documentation, and zero-tolerance execution standards
Strong knowledge of the wholesale supply chain, including Cost negotiations, Product development, PO management and vendor relations
Bachelor's degree in Apparel Manufacturing, Business, Product Development, or a related field
Expertise in AI, Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and other advanced functions for data management
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication skills—able to coordinate effectively with internal leadership teams and external vendors
Detail-oriented and proactive in problem-solving, with a focus on driving solutions and process improvements
Benefits
Hybrid Work Schedule
Discretionary Paid Time Off
Summer Fridays
Healthcare Plans
Employee Discounts
401k
Annual Bonus Program
Equity Program
And More
Company
Fabletics
Fabletics is an innovative, high-quality athletic wear & accessories line co-founded by Kate Hudson that looks great & fits your budget.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2020-12-15Series D
Leadership Team
Mark Ralea
General Manager Europe
Recent News
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