Production and Sourcing Manager
27 days ago
Mountainside
Job Description The Production and Sourcing Manager is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end production process and sourcing of materials for our jewelry pieces. This Production and Sourcing Manager will primarily focus on ensuring the seamless execution of our jewelry manufacturing operations. Responsibilities: • Manage the entire jewelry production lifecycle, from concept to final product, ensuring adherence to quality, design, and timeline standards., • Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality control teams to streamline production processes and optimize efficiency., • Monitor production workflows, address bottlenecks, and implement process improvements to enhance productivity., • Coordinate with external suppliers, artisans, and craftsmen to ensure consistent quality and timely production., • Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with factories/suppliers for various jewelry materials., • Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with factories/suppliers to ensure cost-effective sourcing without compromising quality., • Stay informed about market trends and innovations in jewelry materials and sourcing practices, and apply this knowledge to enhance our product offerings., • Conduct regular quality checks on sourced materials and finished products to ensure they meet our specifications and brand expectations., • Monitor inventory levels of raw materials and finished products to avoid shortages and excesses., • Generate regular reports on production progress, material consumption, inventory levels, and supplier performance., • Analyze data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement in production processes and sourcing strategies., • Handling all BOM and Tech Packs for each new product, • Facilitating creation of sample product sets to be sent out, • Assigning photography requests, organizing them in photographer's spreadsheet based on specific product needs, and sending out his sample packages, • Sending out product to factory with necessary notes and feedback - managing the status of these changes, • Distributing factory samples to each team: ex: Sales, Social, • Sending out necessary packages to partners for approval, • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field., • 3-7 years of experience in jewelry production, sourcing, or supply chain management., • Strong understanding of jewelry manufacturing processes, materials, and quality standards., • Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills for building relationships with suppliers and internal teams., • Proficiency in supply chain management software and tools., • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously., • A passion for jewelry and a keen eye for design aesthetics., • Ability to work in office 4 days per week