Director of Production & Inventory Planning

We are looking for an experienced product director – this person will be accountable for overseeing all

aspects of the production process from inception through completion to ensure the right creative and

quality standards as well as on time delivery of product, with the help of a production coordinator. This

person will also be involved and oversee inventory forecasting and management on a category, style, and

location level.

This full-time role is based in Nashville, TN and will report to the Chief Operating Officer. They can also

expect to work closely with our executive partner leadership, product development team, logistics team,

screen print facility and sewing facility in Los Angeles.

Responsibilities:

• Establish, maintain and support healthy and communicative relationships with our
• business partners across the production spectrum.
• Efficiently manage the transition from development into production – proper hand off of
• all technical design packages to proper resources to include our own sewing facility.
• Manage and maintain internal and external time and action calendars to meet production
• delivery demands.
• Monitor processes and deadlines on critical production steps to include fit, fabric and trim
• delivery, wash development and approvals and color standards to ensure adequate time
• for confirmed production deadlines.
• Communicate and troubleshoot daily on all ongoing production efforts. Work with all
• vendor partners to ensure strong communication and problem solving.
• Manage and oversee all purchase orders and cut tickets. Assist in the implementation of
• a new PLM system as the company grows.
• Monitor all vendor terms, invoicing and payments. Ensure healthy financial relationships
• with all partners.
• Manage the costing of all products.
• Oversee quality control and engage in assurance checks and inspections to ensure
• reporting and standards are being met and monitored.
• Manage and maintain all fabric and trim inventory.
• Continuously report and communicate production updates and potential delivery issues
• with the team.
• Actively maintain open to buy and forecasting spreadsheets for overall purchases.
• Generate weekly and monthly selling reports at style and category level
• Work with the graphic screen print team and oversee printing flow based on inventory
• needs
• Develops strategies to support supply chain and overall i+w strategies and goals

Qualifications:

• Ability to see the big picture while managing numerous details
• Must be an inspiring team player and partner and thrive in a very fast-paced environment,
• and juggle multiple projects concurrently
• Have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent combo of education and experience.
• At least 6 years of experience in production management with domestic factories.
• Proficiency with pc software including Microsoft Office & PLM.
• Fluency in Spanish not required, but a plus

Who we are:

imogene + willie was founded in 2009 with a dedication to high-quality, handcrafted denim. For 15 years, the brand has remained committed to always producing in the USA, prioritizing community and authentic storytelling. Made with love, made to last. We offer:

• A fast-paced, energetic, creative environment with passionate people who care a great deal about what we make and how
• Competitive pay and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Paid Parental Leave, just to name a few)
• Generous retirement contributions: 401(k) + 4% employer match
• Generous product discounts

We are not accepting unsolicited third-party recruitment agencies in the hiring process for this role. If you are a potential candidate interested in this role, please submit an application directly. If you have any questions about the application process or the role itself, please reach out to jobs@imogeneandwillie.com.