Job Description

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.

How we LEAD:

The Production Manager will be an essential part of Bravado team, helping to drive margin and leverage merchandise needs for both our internal and external VIP tour programs, special projects and supply orders. This position will report directly to the VP of Production and will work alongside Brand Managers as well as 3rd party clients to coordinate and develop new products for VIP Bundles as well as many other products for all facets of the business.

How you\'ll CREATE:

• Ensure the product development and production calendars are being adhered to across all cross functional team members including creative, brand management, and the planning division. As well as working with 3rd party clients to ideate new product ideas of VIP bundles that work within a set budget.
• Review reports and recommend solutions to exceptions within sourcing and development needs.
• Work closely with many different divisions of the company to ensure launches are successful.
• Report directly to the VP of Production to ensure intended development, design and sourcing is adhered to in production.
• Manage day to day operations of the production life cycle and ensure vendors stay on schedule across all orders in order to meet promised customer ship date as well as specific tour dates.
• Work within Navision system helping to issues Purchase Orders when necessary as well as keep system inventory levels accurate.
• Work with the finance team to ensure proper coding of invoices across all channels of business
• Work closely with tour mangers, VIP companies and clients, communicating all delivery timelines as well as exceptions within proper tracking tools such as Monday.com to ensure clients are kept up to date on all delivery schedules.
• Help negotiate costing with vendors across multiple programs based upon volume to help drive margin improvement and review P&L with your Manager. Working within set budget requirements are necessary, offering up product options that meet quality expectations but also fit within a certain price point.
• Manage ordering of samples for marketing use, artist approval and/or client approval
• Delegate work to the Production Coordinator as needed, responsible for their day-to-day workload.
• Elevate and communicate high risk potential order problems and issues as appropriate to direct manager
• Develop collaborative relationships with our existing vendor base.
• Develop relationships with outside VIP companies and clients to expand business where possible.

Bring your VIBE:

• Strong costing and negotiation skills
• Detail oriented with strong follow through - able to organize and prioritize multiple projects
• Knowledge and understanding of fabrics, construction and print techniques
• Exceptional Microsoft Suite proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment
• Strong Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving skills
• Excellent communicator with the ability to build and maintain relationships
• Flexible and adaptable; priorities change frequently based on business demands, the ability to change direction quickly is critical
• Effective verbal and written skills
• Strong Customer facing skills are needed, managing expectations and building relationships.
• 3-5 years of experience in apparel production or product development
• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree required

Perks Playlist:

Be part of an entrepreneurial, global organization that values authenticity, drive, creativity, relationships, and a competitive spirit

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA options, as well as:

100% coverage for out-patient mental health services

Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)

A lifetime fertility support allowance of $30,000 to plan participants

Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement

100% immediately vested 401(k) match on the first 5% of your contribution on eligible compensation

Variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:

Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees

3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees

2-weeks paid Winter Break

10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)

Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)

Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent

Check out our full overview of benefits on the of the career site.

Disclaimer: This job description only provides an overview of job responsibilities that are subject to change.

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Job Category: Manufacturing, Logistics & Supply Chain

Salary Range: $61,920 - $138,270

The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. All candidates are encouraged to apply.

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