Import Production - Associate Manager

Our fashion client is seeking a TEMP TO HIRE Import Production, Associate Manager to join their team on-site in Vernon!

Responsibilities:
- Own the end-to-end production lifecycle for assigned vendors and categories, ensuring timely execution from PO placement through delivery to DC.
- Drive results with a high degree of autonomy, taking initiative to anticipate risks, resolve issues, and meet calendar deadlines consistently.
- Build and maintain strong vendor relationships; manage daily communication to track production, troubleshoot problems, and negotiate solutions.
- Partner cross-functionally with Product Development, Technical Design, and Logistics to ensure smooth hand-offs, accurate approvals, and on-time shipments.
- Manage purchase orders, system updates, and WIPs with precision—ensuring all data is accurate, timely, and aligned across vendors and internal teams.
- Attend production fittings, capturing notes and ensuring design intent and quality standards are upheld.
- Monitor and track production samples, raw materials, and finished goods; partner with QC and Logistics teams to secure timely approvals, bookings, and deliveries.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce costs, and strengthen vendor performance.
- Support new vendor sourcing and onboarding to enhance supply base capabilities.
- Provide regular reports on production status, risks, and exceptions with solutions-oriented recommendations.
- Document chargebacks, non-compliance issues, and escalate major risks with resolution plans.
- Act as a key contributor in cross-functional and vendor meetings, bringing forward solutions and updates rather than status alone.

Requirements:
- Must be willing to commute to Vernon, CA for consideration.

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Please submit your resume for consideration