Associate Production Manager

Who You Are:

As the Associate Manger, Production at Michael Kors, you'll assist the production team with the development and product lifecycle management for all MMK Cutup categories. You'll collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure the integrity of product from first proto samples to bulk production.

You are energetic, collaborative, results-driven with a passion for production management. You thrive in a rapidly changing environment, are curious and have the vision to provide a compelling point of view and influence key decisions. You demonstrate a passion for the brand, inspire individuals and rely on leadership skills to plan and accomplish goals.

What You’ll Do:

• Communicate daily with all vendors/agents regarding changes/updates in all phases of the production process.
• Communicate daily with design, tech, merchant, and sales team to maintain calendar dates and deliveries.
• With team oversight, partner in the product development process to ensure product meets divisional objectives with regard to quality, price, value, and profitability.
• Oversee SRS ordering, tracking and receiving samples. Communicate timing out to cross functional team members on sample status leading up to sample deadlines.
• Assist Sr. Production Manager with passing seasonal buy by communicating with sales team, vendors, and factories to negotiate costing, product quality, and delivery.
• Analyze cost breakdowns and margins seasonally to achieve target margins.
• Update and maintain costing data in all systems.
• Maintain updated sample status in Excel, tracking and updating reports for weekly meetings.
• Input data for all seasonal costing and purchase orders to ensure efficient delivery, costing, and buy units to factories in RLM.
• Issue and update all purchase orders and UPCs for finished goods.
• Track and maintain bulk delivery schedule with overseas factories and logistics team. Publish weekly Shipping/Receipt Summary.
• Manage post market sample requests and tracking.

You’ll Need to Have:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2-4 years of product development and production experience (apparel preferred)
• Very strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent follow-up, negotiation, and communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong attention to detail

We’d Love to See:

• Knowledge of PLM systems

MK Perks:

• Generous Paid Time Off & Holiday Schedule
• Summer Fridays
• Internal mobility across Capri Brands (Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo, Versace)
• Cross-brand Discount
• Exclusive Employee Sales
• Fav 5 Cards (MK Discount for friends and family)
• 401k Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Thrive Wellness Program (seasonal in-office massages and more!)
• Commuter Benefits
• Gym Discounts

At Capri, we are all responsible for creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We try to inspire change and growth within each other and believe success is a result that comes from our differences. Capri is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusivity regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law. M/D/F/V

In compliance with certain Pay Transparency laws, employers are required to disclose a salary range. The salary for this position will vary based on role requirements, skill set and years of experience.