Apparel Production Portfolio Manager (27777)

Seeking a new opportunity? Dahl Consulting is currently partnering with Polaris, a leader in the powersports industry. We work one-on-one with great candidates to help connect them with local employment opportunities. Polaris is hiring an Apparel Production Portfolio Manager for a contract position! Interested? Get more details below.

• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Worksite Location: Rigby, ID
• Compensation: $24.00-$35.00 per hour

What you’ll do as an Apparel Production Portfolio Manager:

• Oversee the production of apparel, gloves, soft accessories, and other assigned product categories
• Proactively resolve production challenges and provide valuable solutions to our partners
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with factories, ensuring continuous evaluation and improvement of production processes
• Analyze production metrics to identify root causes of issues and implement corrective actions to enhance operational efficiency
• Collaborate with Development and Demand Planning Teams to ensure timely development, purchase order placements, and production schedules
• Foster both domestic and global factory relationships to optimize lead times and streamline production
• Develop and monitor KPIs through factory performance evaluations, ensuring compliance in the annual reports
• Manage the Work in Progress (WIP) tracking report and oversee internal communications related to production exceptions for each season
• Communicate daily with factories and suppliers to discuss strategies, lead times, and delivery schedules for all brands

What you’ll bring to the Apparel Production Portfolio Manager role:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required
• 3 years of experience in apparel contract manufacturing
• Experience in soft goods or other related consumer goods production
• Product development background, with experience in factory management
• Proven negotiation skills (Cost, Lead Times, Contracts, etc.)
• Data-driven, with a focus on measurable outcomes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to manage global, domestic, and internal relationships
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, PLM, and ERP software systems
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including workbooks, formulas, and coding

Take the next step on your new career path! To submit yourself for consideration for this role, simply click the apply button and complete our mobile-friendly online application. Once we’ve reviewed your application details, a recruiter will reach out to you with next steps! For questions or more information about this role, please call our office at (651) 772-9225.

As an equal opportunity employer, Dahl Consulting welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you!

Dahl Consulting is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees that will allow you to choose the best coverage to meet your family’s needs. For details, please review the DAHL Benefits Summary: https://www.dahlconsulting.com/benefits-w2fta/