Senior production manager (sports style apparel)

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Today we are looking for Senior production manager in sports style apparel and apparel for swimming, Apparel Production Department. Maternity leave position. Responsibilities: Responsible for driving the costing process from target setting through finalization of order price: evaluation and estimation of supplier quotes driving for transparency, fact based and sustainable price quotes across seasons for benchmarking; Cooperation with overseas office merchandisers on the matters of product development and production processes; Collaboration in sourcing strategy creation based upon supplier KPIs, capabilities, capacity offer and optimizations to meet Sportmaster objectives; Monitoring and control of samples and product on time in full shipments with relevant tracking and correspondence with supply base and business partners; Proactive work with suppliers on prevention and earty solutions of potential problems and delays on the earty stages of bulk production; Improvement of contractual terms with suppliers from season to season, holding negotiations in order to achieve better commercial conditions for the Company; Actively work with new suppliers onboarding into processes and procedures of Sportmaster; Timely and accurate placement and confirmation of orders and forecasts with suppliers; Provide assistance to find effective solutions to complex production issues and potential conflicts between the Material and Garment Suppliers; Consistently work with suppliers to improve product quality season to season; Quality management: monitoring claims settlement and the related negotiations on recovery of damages; Compliance with procedures and calendars for the collection development and production; Fully meeting Buy Ready requirements for each relevant seasonal calendar; Manage timely and accurate data information within the system landscape. Responsibility for apparel production of the brands: Demix, GSD, Sensana, Athlex, Kettle. Our requirements: Relevant experience in Apparel production of 2-3 years; Higher education Preferable sphere of education is Economics, Textile, Business administration Apparel industry and market knowledge, specifically for sports and active wear, Advanced knowledge & experience in Product Costing (full CMT or SMV calculations); Solid understanding of the functioning of an apparel factory and its preferred performance indicators, Knowledge of garment construction and manufacturing processes; knowledge of patter making and material consumption preferred; Solid knowledge in the purchasing of the goods, familiarity with the Apparel industry - knowledge of key players-suppliers in the market (locally and globally) preferred; Ability to build successful production supplier relationships; Knowledge of materials manufacturing processes, material specification and components, Fabric/Trims costing and its components; Clear understanding of product lifecycle development; Knowledge of international incoterms and exchange rate influences; Working knowledge and understanding of forecasting, buy planning, factory loading and capacity planning and logistical and customs processes/ English level: Intermediate Soft skills: strong negotiation skills, basic leadership skills, organizational skills, results orientation: process & project management basic knowledge, analytical skills, presentation skills, self-organization & motivation, a proactive, friendly, positive attitude to your work and colleagues - ability to work and support others in a team environment; communication skills (Written & Spoken), high focus on cultivating cooperation and networks. Ability to travel (1 time a year) We offer: Hybrid schedule; Maternity leave position with further possibilities to get a permanent contract; Work in the Company – leader at its segment; Competitive salary (“white”); Hybrid schedule: 2 days a week in the office, 3 days a week remotely; Young, friendly and strong international team; Opportunities for professional growth and career development; Wide range of benefits: discounts on company's products and discount programs with our partners, medical insurance after probation period, mobile services discounts etc.; Full compliance with the Russian Labour Code; Flexible schedule: you can start your day from 8 a.m., 9 a.m. or 10 a.m.; Place of work at the main Company office near Aeroport metro station; Parking for employees and guests.