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We're looking for an experienced Senior Manager of Production, Planning & Allocation for a 3-month contract assignment (duration adjustable based on progress and business needs).
If you love details, enjoy building (and fixing) great Excel models, and thrive on bringing structure to chaos, while leaving something better than you found itthis role is for you.
You'll be the central force managing our production operations, planning processes, and allocation strategy. Youll partner closely with Buying, Production, Product Development, and cross-functional teams to make smart, timely inventory investment decisions that ensure products reach the market at the right moment. Working closely with our CFO, you'll evaluate, optimize, and where needed, rebuild key planning and allocation tools.
What will you do?
Production Responsibilities
Partner with Buying, Production, and Product Development teams
Manage our Purchase Order tracking spreadsheet ("Open CT" Google sheet)
Ensure formulas are accurate and functioning properly
Enter new Work In Progress (WIP) items
Create Purchase Orders
Project unit quantity buys per SKU for both Core and Collection items
Use benchmark data to translate SKUs into size buys
Generate PO details and partner with Production Operations to send to factories for confirmation
PO Maintenance
Monitor key dates including Ex-Factory (XFTY) dates and potential stock-outs
Proactively identify and address production timeline issues
Planning Responsibilities
Conduct Monday/Tuesday sales and inventory reporting
Present insights at the weekly "Product + Sales Weekly" meeting on Tuesdays
Monitor and manage aged inventory
OTB (Open-to-Buy) Monthly Forecasting + Actuals
Manage Presale Verbiage
Collaborate with Production Operations to activate presales when appropriate
Liaise with E-Commerce and Marketing Teams to support promotion planning and coordinate cross-functional promotional activities
Create costing targets and work with the product development team to ensure we hit our margin goals.
In partnership with Dir. of Merchandising, create a buy plan that maximizes sales, sell-through, and our margin goals.
Allocation Responsibilities
Conduct weekly store replenishments on Tuesday with feedback from Retail team
Manage RTB (Return to Building) Process. Instruct inventory transfers from stores back to warehouse
Support ad-hoc allocation needs
Fulfill special inventory allocation requests for trunk shows, pop-ups, and other events
Explore and Implement Process Improvements
Build automated reporting in 42 Technologies
Evaluate and potential implement an inventory management tool (e.g., Prediko)
Create a full Planning process map (daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly tasks)
Document workflows to ensure consistency and future knowledge transfer
Who are you?
You have advanced Excel and Google Sheets expertiseyou can build complex models and troubleshoot anything
5-7 years of experience in production operations and planning & allocations (fashion/apparel experience strongly preferred)
You have experience with inventory management software and reporting tools (Prediko, 42 Technologies, or similar a plus)
You have an analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
You are highly detail-oriented with an ability to create clear documentation
You have Shopify experience
Compensation
Contract role: 3-month assignment with flexibility to adjust duration based on progress and business needs
Competitive hourly or project-based rate commensurate with experience
Location: New York City (hybrid work arrangement may be available)
Start date: ASAP
About our company
M.M.LaFleur is a female-founded womenswear company based in New York City. We believe the world is a better place when women succeed, so we celebrate the modern woman through our clothing, styling, and community. Our thoughtfully designed pieces are practical, comfortable, and beautiful, and we hope that when you wear them, you feel like the most polished and powerful version of yourself. Our goal is to take the work out of getting dressedwhether that means heading to the office, networking over brunch, leading PTA meetings, or anything in between.
