Remote Remote (Country) Full-time

Activate Talent is hiring a Production & Sourcing Manager - 58256094386

Responsibilities

  • Turn product concepts into production-ready specifications including materials, measurements, construction, and packaging
  • Create and maintain tech packs, costing sheets, and production briefs for all SKUs
  • Manage 5–6 product lines at a time, each consisting of 10–30 SKUs, ensuring timelines are met across all lines
  • Manage the full product lifecycle from development through sampling, production, and final delivery
  • Source, evaluate, and onboard manufacturers and suppliers across consumer products, apparel, accessories, stationery, and lifestyle goods
  • Negotiate pricing, MOQs, production costs, and lead times to meet margin and commercial targets
  • Oversee sampling process including requesting, reviewing, and approving pre-production and production samples
  • Build and manage production timelines across multiple concurrent product lines
  • Coordinate with design, marketing, and sales teams to ensure product launches remain on schedule
  • Track production progress and resolve issues related to delays, quality, or supply chain disruptions
  • Ensure consistent product quality across all runs including fit, materials, construction, and packaging
  • Oversee inventory planning and production quantities based on demand forecasts and sales projections
  • Coordinate with logistics teams on shipping timelines and inventory flow
  • Support retail partnerships with product requirements, exclusive product development, and timelines
  • Maintain strong relationships with international suppliers and manufacturers

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in production, sourcing, or supply chain management
  • Experience within consumer products, apparel, accessories, stationery, or lifestyle brands
  • Strong knowledge of overseas manufacturing and global supply chains
  • Hands-on experience with product development, sampling, costing, and quality control
  • Experience creating tech packs, costing sheets, and production documentation
  • Proven experience negotiating supplier pricing, MOQs, production costs, and timelines
  • Strong experience managing multiple product lines simultaneously
  • Experience with production planning, scheduling, and inventory forecasting
  • Strong project management and organisational skills
  • Excellent communication and vendor management skills
  • Ability to work PST hours in a remote environment

Nice to Have

  • Experience in licensing-driven or brand-led product businesses
  • Background in fast-paced or high-growth consumer brands
  • Experience working with retail partnerships and wholesale product launches
  • Familiarity with global logistics and inventory management
  • Strong commercial mindset with focus on cost optimisation and margins
  • Experience managing international supplier relationships
Required Skills
Product DevelopmentQuality controlProduction PlanningScheduling
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