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Job Title: Manager Production- Men%%27s & Women%%27s Denim
Job Location: NY: NEW YORK
Pay Rate: Open
Job Length: full time
Start Date: 2008-09-14

Company Name: Gap Inc
Contact: HR
Phone: email only please
Fax: email only please

Description: %%0A * Identify new factories or expand facilities of existing factory base in the growing countries%%0A * %%0A Support and provide information to 3 year plan%%0A * %%0A Identify and evaluate possible vendors for specific program%%0A * %%0A Collect and provide market information on factory capacity/loading%%0A * %%0A Vendor relationship%%0A * %%0A Pre-Production Management:%%0A * %%0A Partner with Fabric department to provide input to US on market trend and new quality, to recommend alternatives and to confirm US requirements on fabric development%%0A * %%0A Direct seasonal sample making strategy%%0A * %%0A Manage the costing package program%%0A * %%0A Develop the production placement plan & fabric reservations%%0A * %%0A Confirm price orders for regular and ongoing placement%%0A * %%0A Help negotiation to achieve target price%%0A * %%0A Production Management:%%0A * %%0A Provide information and recommendations relating to chargebacks and discounts%%0A * %%0A Manage liabilities%%0A * %%0A Coaching and troubleshooting%%0A * %%0A Manage product integrity and order specifications compliance.%%0A * %%0A Approve lab dips, dye lots, washing effect, hand feel and shade bands%%0A * %%0A Monitor/ensure on-time delivery%%0A * %%0A Alert DMM of high risk potential order problems%%0A * %%0A Negotiate with factories on critical order/production specifications, e.g. delivery date%%0A * %%0A Keep DMM abreast of issues as they arise%%0A * %%0A Manage flow * Hire and develop people * Recognize individuals * Set individual and team goals * Proficient in Microsoft Office * Proficient in conversational Spanish * Strong written and verbal communication skills * Detail oriented * Strong negotiation skills * Good people management/delegation skills * Strong team orientation * University degree or equivalent * Minimum 5 years apparel production/sourcing experience, accessories preferred

Please refer to Job code gap-00AZL when responding to this ad.

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