Associate Production Manager

WHO WE ARE At Mizzen+Main, we believe what we wear to work reflects what we think of work. And we think work is fun. We think it’s a place of joy, collaboration, discipline, laughter,the ups and downs, and everything in between all of those things. That’s why we make clothes that make people comfortable. We make clothes that let people breathe and stretch and move and think. We make clothes that let them work. And we have a good time doing it. Founded in 2012 with the belief that there is a better way, Mizzen+Main is a premium men’s brand with product rooted in performance fabrics and tailored silhouettes. Mizzen+Main is a multi-channel brand, comprised of our Ecommerce site, Retail Stores, and Wholesale Partners across the US, with our headquarters in Dallas, Texas. Our Values are simple and guide everything we do: We Have Commitments, We Think Big, We Act as Owners, We’re People Too, and We Never Settle. ABOUT THE ROLE We are in search of a detail oriented individual with strong problem-solving and communication skills to join the team as our Associate Production Manager. This is a critical role responsible for ensuring our product is built with integrity, intention, and alignment with our brand vision.&nbsp; As the sole production lead on a rapidly scaling team, you will be a key contributor to our financial success by negotiating product margins and managing the global production lifecycle. We are looking for an entrepreneurial spirit—someone who doesn't just manage a process but actively creates better ones as we grow our style count and vendor base. A DAY IN THE LIFE Negotiation &amp; Financial Impact Analyze and negotiate FOB costing based on units and minimums to meet or exceed product margin targets. Confirm all costing and deliveries each season for all styles. Track and report on department KPIs, specifically On-Time Delivery (OTD) and Air vs. Sea freight percentages to protect margin and inform decision making. Production Execution &amp; PO Management Own the PO lifecycle in partnership with Planning; issue, update, and maintain all purchase orders as necessary to capture approved changes in price or delivery. Partner with Product Development to allocate bulk orders based on factory capacity, capability, workmanship, and cost. Capacity Planning &amp; Global Strategy Project annual and style-specific units to vendors and raw material mills to reserve necessary capacity. Develop and maintain recaps for management regarding factory and country-specific capacity to manage brand exposure and supply chain diversification. Agility &amp; Speed to Market Lead the management of Time and Action (T&amp;A) calendars and Speed to Market calendars to drastically improve inventory efficiencies. Partner with Planning and Merchandising to pre-position fabrics by style or program, allowing for quicker response to market trends.</