What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of RTW Production position at Oscar de la Renta?
The Director of RTW Production is responsible for the execution and timely delivery of ODLR Bridal and RTW, ensuring costing, margin, fit, and quality expectations are met. Stock, trunk show, special orders and VICs/ VIPs. Successful candidates will obtain the ability to lead a team under pressure in a high-performance environment while maintaining a level of accuracy. Cross functional partnerships are crucial to the success of this role
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Oversee production team in the execution of Bridal and RTW styles, which includes
- Seasonal shipping plan as directed by EVP of Manufacturing and Operations; to achieve financial goals.
- Development of relationships with suppliers and vendors
- Approve and oversee seasonal Calendar to achieve delivery expectations
- Hands on approach to lead the costing process in accordance with margin expectations: collaboration with design and sales to ensure retail can be set at margin goal
- Support EVP in managing warehouse and account services team
- Oversee Weekly shipping schedules for all factories
- Participate and / or manage WIP reviews with domestic and Italy teams
- Collaborate with Atelier Director for the priority of production patternmaking, while considering embroidery and production lead-times to achieve the monthly shipping plan.
- Partner with Sr Director of raw materials team to ensure materials’ deliveries will support shipping goals, including issue resolution
- Function as ‘right hand’ of the EVP of Manufacturing and Operations
- Take a lead in troubleshooting production issues as they arise.
Qualifications include:
- Strong communication and decision-making skills
- Leadership of global team: ability to manage a diverse team in different time zones
- 10 years apparel experience, specifically in the luxury sector.
- Ability to travel internationally
- Working knowledge of EDI and A2000 preferred
