Assistant Manager, Product Development & Production

The role

The Assistant Manager, Product Development & Production supports the Product Development team with sample and purchase order organization. This role involves managing vendor compliance, scheduling, inventory control, and production tracking.

What you will do

• Ensures all vendors are compliant
• Maintains purchasing, scheduling and inventory control for all vendors
• Oversees purchasing and scheduling for goods
• Coordinate with PO admin to manage purchase order setup
• Assist with final cost negotiation alongside the Vice President, Vendor Strategy
• Tracks top of production samples for timing and quality
• Maintains Production Steps throughout the Company Calendar and manages weekly WIP reports
• Ensures Production Coordinator receives packing slips and tracks open balances
• Advises cross functional teams on delivery/margin challenges
• Monitors factory ship dates

Required qualifications

• Basic understanding of Google Suite and Microsoft Office
• Excellent time-management and organization skills
• Strong follow-up skills
• Team player and open to dialogue
• Ability to effectively communicate in person and via email
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and pivot projects in a dynamic environment
• Flexible thinker with the ability to make sound independent decisions
• AFA or AA in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or related field, or equivalent work experience
• English

Nice to have

• additional language(s) an advantage

Benefits

• NEW state-of-the-art HQ upcoming in 2025!
• Formalized career paths for continued professional growth
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive health insurance across Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k match, with immediate vesting upon eligibility
• Weekly catered lunches & fully-stock kitchen pantry!
• Opportunities to travel for trade shows and vendor meetings
• Summer Fridays Early Departure
• Team bonding events and programs
• Attractive employee discounts

About the company

Fashion Nova is a trend-to-market fashion and lifestyle brand with high-growth categories across Women, Men, Kids and Beauty. The brand was launched in 2006 by founder and CEO Richard Saghian.