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Production Manager Jobs in Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia at Wanderlust + Co
Title: Production Manager
Company: Wanderlust + Co
Location: Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
As the Production Manager, you will be creating product designs and concepts, along with display or presentation ideas, to our global audience of accessories lovers. Your focus will be to understand the voice of the brand, its audience – the W+Co girl gang, and translating that into effective designs and products, in line with campaigns, trends and resulting in strong sell through. You have to be a highly motivated individual with an interest in lifestyle product and accessories design, and a desire to contribute to a fast-growing label.
You will also be responsible for the production and sourcing of our merchandise and supplies across different countries. You will be coordinating merchandise flow from sample production, to landing the finished product into our warehouse or directly to our customer. Your key responsibility will be to manage and ensure that our purchase orders are fulfilled in an accurate manner, with a focus to meet the business objectives through thorough planning and effective communication
.
An exciting role where you are required to be accurate, reliable, organized and detail oriented, with an interest in fashion and willingness to learn the foundations of the industry. In return, you will receive a competitive salary, potential bonus and room for future growth within the busines
s.
Job Responsibilities (including but not limited to
) –
- 40%
Develop design ideas and brand identity with the Managing Director & creative - teamDrive the trend reporting and product development process for the bus
- inessWork alongside the Managing Director on new season collections, including planning and executing product designs – ensuring range success and visual aids to encourage sell th
- roughWork alongside the marketing/design team to understand campaign goals and translating that into unique products, inclusive of concept, design, specs, packaging, and other related visual ele
- mentsWork with operations, merchandising and retail teams to better understand and drive process, quality and assortment improve
- mentsCurate and research fashion and digital trends across brands and industry key opinion leaders (including bloggers, news media outlets, vintage archives
et
- c)40%
Lead and drive new collection process including sourcing, pricing comparison (with competitor), samples, Wear Test, - QC etcManage product costings and product pricing (Retail & WS) to maximize company
- profitOptimize cost of merchandise and supplies without compromising quality and
- speedUse sales forecasts and seasonal buy plans to plan 1st orders and re-orders (OTB), with a focus on bestsellers, celebrity and PR clips, trends, and performance between produc
ts
- etc10%
Update and monitor collection timeline to ensure product launch - on timeManage suppliers’ performance and commun
- icationEnsure all shipments are received in accordance to purchase order – quality, construction, specifications and t
ime
- line
10%
Update merchandise calendar and product relevant info to all departments a - nd systemCommunicate key milestones dates/ changes to all de
- partmentsWork with Finance & Operation Team on supplier payments for accurate and timely d
- eliveriesAssist in sales project/ VM/ PR gifting sourcing and cost c
omparison
Qualification
- s Needed –
Previous work experience of 5-7 years in jewelry / accessories or fashion - productionRelevant Bachelor’s degree – eg design, fashion mercha
- ndising etcPrevious design and product development experience a plus (especially within the fashion jewelr
- y industry)Strong technical drawin
- g abilitiesProficient skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, I
- llustrator)CAD sk
- ills a plusExperience in fabricating and assembling jewelr
- y preferredSensibility with graphic design elements a plus, i.e. colour, layout, composition,
- typographyProficient in Microsoft Office (particul
- arly Excel)Strong verbal & written communication skill
- s (English)Proficiency in Mandarin / Cantones
e is a plus
These are a few key elements expected in order for you to excel in
- this role –
Be a team player with an open, honest and straight-forward style of - communicationHighly committed and have a proactive, ‘can
- -do’ attitudeBe willing to hit the ground running and meet deadlines in a fast-pace
- d environmentComfortable in an entrepreneurial environment, with a genuine interest in wanting to make a difference in a
- growing brandAbility to collaborate with various levels
of management
